Biographical details | |
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Born | November 19, 1893 |
Died | July 29, 1978 Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. | (aged 84)
Playing career | |
1917–1920 | Oklahoma |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1921–1938 | Oklahoma |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 185–106 (.636) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
1 (MVIAA), 1 (Big Six) | |
Hugh Virgil McDermott (November 19, 1893 – July 29, 1978)[1] was the head basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1922 to 1938. During his tenure, he compiled a record of 185-106. He also won the Missouri Valley Conference title and Big Eight Conference title.
Prior to his coaching days, McDermott was also a star player for Oklahoma while in college. In 1918, he was the captain of the football team.[2] After resigning, McDermott took a job as head of the University's Physical Education Department.[3]