Biographical details | |
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Born | Eminence, Indiana, U.S. | March 4, 1890
Died | November 24, 1958 Martinsville, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 64)
Playing career | |
1908–1912 | Indiana State |
Position(s) | Guard |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1917–1918 | Lebanon HS |
1918 | Mooresville HS |
1919–1938 | Martinsville HS |
1938–1946 | Indiana State |
1946–1947 | Detroit Falcons |
1947–1948 | Indianapolis Jets |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame (1964) | |
Glenn M. Curtis (March 4, 1894 – November 24, 1958)[1][2] was an American basketball coach. He was the head coach at Indiana State University from 1938 to 1946. He won 122 games and led the Sycamores to three NAIA Tournaments, reaching the national title game in 1946. The Sycamores also won the Midwest Invitational Tournament in 1946. His career collegiate record is 122–45 (.724). He won 4 IHSAA State Titles; leading the 1917–18 Lebanon Tigers to their 2nd title; he later led the Martinsville Artesians to three titles. His most famous high school player; the legendary John Wooden.