Clarence Applegran
| Clarence Applegran | |
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| College | Illinois |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Sport |
Basketball Football |
| Position |
Forward (Basketball) Guard (Football) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
November 6, 1893 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died |
May 6, 1960 (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois |
| Honors | |
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Clarence O. Applegran (November 6, 1893 – May 6, 1960) was an American basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team of the University of Kentucky in 1924–1925, and complied a 13-8 record.
Applegran attended the University of Illinois and played football and basketball. During the 1919 season, Applegran earned All-American honors as a guard for the Fighting Illini football team.[1] He later played professional football for the Detroit Heralds for the 1920 season before beginning his coaching career.[2]
Applegran, who served in World Wars I and II and rose to the rank of colonel,[3] finished his career at South Shore High School in Chicago, Illinois. At the school, Applegran was known for a booming baritone voice that required no amplification during pep rallies held in the large auditorium.
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro-Football-Reference • Databasefootball.com
- Clarence Applegran at the College Football Data Warehouse
