Bob Davis (basketball coach)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1927 Georgetown (KY) |
| 1973–1978 | Auburn |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 538–277 (.660) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| SEC Coach of the Year (1975) | |
Robert McCue Davis (May 21, 1927 – March 13, 2021) was an American college basketball coach. He was head coach of the High Point Panthers men's basketball team from 1950 to 1953, the Georgetown Tigers men's basketball team from 1953 to 1973, and the Auburn Tigers men's basketball team from 1973 to 1978. In 1975, he was named Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year. From 1964 to 1973, he served as vice chairman for the USA Basketball Committee and was also head coach of the US basketball team in the 1970 Universiade.[1][2]
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Davis died on March 13, 2021, in his hometown of Georgetown at the age of 93.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c Murphy, Mark (March 16, 2021). "Former Auburn men's basketball coach Bob Davis dies". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Former Auburn men's basketball coach Bob Davis dies at 93". wsfa.com. March 16, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.