Personal information | |
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Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | February 16, 1951
Died | April 2, 2011 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 60)
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Melrose (Memphis, Tennessee) |
College | Memphis (1970–1973) |
NBA draft | 1973: 4th round, 68th overall pick |
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
Playing career | 1973–1975 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Number | 21 |
Coaching career | 1975–1997 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1973–1975 | Memphis Tams / Sounds |
As coach: | |
1975–1979 | UAB (assistant) |
1979–1986 | Memphis (assistant) |
1986–1997 | Memphis |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball Reference |
Larry O. Finch (February 16, 1951 – April 2, 2011[1]) was a player and coach for the University of Memphis men's basketball team. He led the Memphis Tigers to the NCAA men's basketball championship game in 1973, where they lost to the UCLA Bruins led by Bill Walton.