Fred Snowden

Fred Snowden
Biographical details
Bornc. 1936
Brewton, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 1994
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Playing career
1954–1958Wayne State (MI)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1967–1972Michigan (assistant)
1972–1982Arizona
Head coaching record
Overall167–108
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
WAC regular season (1976)
Awards
WAC Coach of the Year (1973)

Frederick Snowden (c. 1936 – January 17, 1994) was an American businessman and men's basketball coach at the University of Arizona. Nicknamed "The Fox" for his cool demeanor,[1] he was the first African-American head coach at a major university.[2] Following his coaching career Snowden became an executive with Baskin-Robbins and the Food 4 Less foundation.

  1. ^ McDermott, Barry (February 11, 1974). "Blooming Cactus Flowers". Sports Illustrated. 40 (6): 50–1. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
  2. ^ Kirkpatrick, Curry (December 2, 1974). "Somewhere Out West Is The Wacky Wac". Sports Illustrated. 41 (23): 41–4. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2009.