When Mike Doherty (b. Oct 30, 1936) finally retired in 2013, he stepped aside from a basketball coaching career that extended into his 60s, snagged three state titles and reached 850 victories at nine schools. He retired as the winningest coach in Oregon in any sport, and was named National Coach of the Year in 2007.

Doherty began at Washington High in Portland while still in graduate school, then moved to McNary of Salem and led the school to the state title in 1968. He led Corvallis to titles in 1980 and ‘84, and also guided programs at Reynolds in Troutdale, Baker, Hermiston, Scappoose, Newberg and Oregon City, where he was inducted into the National Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2002.

When Doherty, who also coached his grandchildren in youth leagues, retired, he ranked fifth nationally for victories. His record included 42 winning seasons, 37 postseason appearances and 21 league championships.