Athletes. Alumni. Icons.

Albers' G.O.A.T.s excelled in sports and business. This story honors alumni who turned athletic talent into lasting success on the court, in class, and beyond.

The Business of Being Great

At the Albers School of Business and Economics, excellence isn’t confined to the classroom—it extends to the field, the court and beyond. This story celebrates the G.O.A.T.s of Albers: the greatest athletes of all time who not only excelled in their sport but also earned their business degrees with perseverance and ambition. From buzzer-beaters to boardrooms, these alumni prove that true greatness spans disciplines.

Eddie and Johnny O'Brien, '53 Finance

These trailblazing twin athletes led Seattle University to national fame in basketball and played MLB together. They were icons of toughness, talent, and civic pride in postwar Seattle.

Eddie Miles, '68 Accounting

A first-round NBA draft pick and 1966 All-Star, Miles dominated at Seattle University and now mentors youth through training and tutoring after a celebrated pro career.

Tom Gorman, '68 Economics

A former world top-10 tennis pro and U.S. Davis Cup captain, Gorman's quiet leadership and coaching legacy made him a pillar of American tennis.

Ray Pinney, '89 MBA

An NFL and USFL veteran turned MBA grad, Pinney channeled his disciplined mindset into mentoring and post-football success in business and community.

Jordan Babineaux, '21 LEMBA

From NFL starter to entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster, Babineaux inspires others through sports, service, and leadership coaching.