Russell Beichly

Russell Beichly
Biographical details
Born(1902-10-27)October 27, 1902
DiedApril 20, 1996(1996-04-20) (aged 93)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Basketball
1941–1959Akron
Baseball
1947–1959Akron
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1946–1958Akron
Head coaching record
Overall288–144 (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

  1. ^ Russell Beichly. sports-reference.com


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