Russell Beichly
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Women's Basketball Hall of Fame | |
Russell J. Beichly (October 27, 1902 – April 20, 1996) was the Akron Zips men's basketball head coach from 1941 to 1959.[1] 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.
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