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Phog Allen, (born Nov. 15, 1885, Jamesport, Mo., U.S.—died Sept. 16, 1974, Lawrence, Kan.), American college basketball coach who is regarded as the first great basketball coach. He was also instrumental in making basketball an Olympic sport. From 1905 to 1907 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Allen played for James Naismith, who.
A photo gallery of Phog Allen through the years
Phog Allen's granddaughter, Judy Morris, contacted KU to say that she would like the banner to remain permanent at Allen Fieldhouse. And Temple thought that was a good idea too. * * * * *
A photo gallery of Phog Allen through the years
Allen Fieldhouse. Named in honor of the late Dr. F.C. "Phog" Allen, the Jayhawks' head coach for 39 years, Allen Fieldhouse is one of the greatest venues and home court advantages in all of basketball. Under current head coach Bill Self, the fans in Allen Fieldhouse have powered the Jayhawks to 14 Big 12 Regular Season Championships while.
A photo gallery of Phog Allen through the years
Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena on the University of Kansas (KU) campus in Lawrence, Kansas. It is home of the Kansas Jayhawks men's and women's basketball teams. The arena is named after Phog Allen, a former player and head coach for the Jayhawks whose tenure lasted 39 years. The arena's nickname, The Phog also pays homage to Allen.
Forrest C. “Phog” Allen (18851974) Missouri Encyclopedia
PHOG ALLEN (Player 1905-07, Coach 1908 to 1909, and 1920-1956) "The game and the sport that it brings is the thing that makes it all worthwhile, not the winning." - Phog Allen Dr. Forrest Clare "Phog" Allen is widely recognized as the 'Father of Basketball Coaching', and his legacy is forever etched into Kansas basketball history.
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Johnson's book has been long sought by Lawrence resident Judy Allen Morris, granddaughter to Phog Allen. Johnson's own grandfather, William "Skinny" Johnson played for Allen in the early.
A photo gallery of Phog Allen through the years
Forrest Clare "Phog" Allen (November 18, 1885 - September 16, 1974) was an American basketball coach. Known as the "Father of Basketball Coaching," he served as the head basketball coach at Baker University (1905-1908), the University of Kansas (1907-1909, 1919-1956), Haskell Institute—now Haskell Indian Nations University (1908-1909), and Warrensburg Teachers College—now the.
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Forrest (Phog) Allen was a child when basketball was invented by James Naismith. At the age of 10 Allen and his brothers formed a basketball team. At that time the rules developed by Naismith allowed only one player to shoot the free throws. For the Allen basketball team, Forrest was that player.
A photo gallery of Phog Allen through the years
Phog Allen was an American basketball player and coach born on November 18th, 1885. During his basketball career at the University of Kansas, Allen earned varsity letters for three years playing under the legendary basketball coach, James Naismith from 1904-1907. While at KU, Allen was a brother of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
Phog Allen in "his" building. Kansas jayhawks basketball, Rock chalk
November 18, 1885—September 16, 1974. Forrest C. "Phog" Allen was a basketball legend in his incredible 39 years at the University of Kansas, winning 771 games. Phog was born in Jamestown, MO in 1885. Allen had a remarkable record in which all but the first 10 years of coaching were spent at the University of Kansas.
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Phog Allen coached at the University of Kansas from 1907-1909 and then again from 1919-1956. Photo courtesy of University Archives Spencer Research Library University of Kansas Libraries Facebook
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Forrest Clare "Phog" Allen was an American basketball coach. Known as the "Father of Basketball Coaching," he served as the head basketball coach at Baker University , the University of Kansas , Haskell Institute—now Haskell Indian Nations University , and Warrensburg Teachers College—now the University of Central Missouri , compiling a career college basketball record of 746-264.
A photo gallery of Phog Allen through the years
Dean Smith brought what he learned under Phog Allen at Kansas to Chapel Hill in 1958, became the Tar Heels' head coach in 1961 and spent the next 36 years achieving greatness. Smith ended the 1960s with three straight trips to the Final Four. CINCINNATI (1,283)
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Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, whose foghorn voice earned him his nickname, was a masterful, outspoken basketball coach, so dedicated to the sport that he won the honorary title "Mr. Basketball." He found a game in a gymnasium and almost single-handedly made it an international sport.
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Forrest "Phog" Allen (1885-1974) was born in Jamesport, Mo., and started playing the new sport of basketball when he was 10. That was in 1895, soon after Naismith tacked up a peach basket in.
Lot Detail Compilation of Phog Allen Photographs and Newspaper
Phog Allen. Born: November 18, 1885 Alma Mater: Kansas (1906) Career Record (major schools): 48 Years, 719-259, .735 W-L% Schools: Baker University (45-9), Kansas (590-219) and Central Missouri (84-31) Conference Champion: 24 Times (Reg. Seas.), 0 Times (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 4 Years (10-3), 3 Final Fours, 1 Championship NCAA Champion: 1952 More info