Russell Beichly
Appearance
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Biographical details | |
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Born | October 27, 1902 |
Died | April 20, 1996 | (aged 93)
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
Basketball | |
1941–1959 | Akron |
Baseball | |
1947–1959 | Akron |
Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
1946–1958 | Akron |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 288–144 (basketball) 101–62–1 (baseball) |
Russell J. Beichly (October 27, 1902 – April 20, 1996) was the Akron Zips men's basketball head coach[1] from 1941 to 1959. In 19 seasons, he guided the team to a 288–144 record. Beichly was named Columbus Dispatch Ohio College Basketball Coach of the Year in 1959, following a 21–2 season. A Wittenberg University graduate, Beichly coached Akron West High School to five straight OHSAA state tournament appearances (1931–1935), including a state championship in 1932.
References
- ^ Russell Beichly. sports-reference.com