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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 21, 1934 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 22, 2011 (aged 76) Ocala, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1959–1961 | Akron |
| Coaching career ( HC unless noted) | |
| 1975–1976 | Akron |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 10–14 |
Alex Adams (October 21, 1934 – July 22, 2011) [1] was a college basketball head coach. He coached the Akron Zips men's basketball team in 1975–76 to a 10–14 record. [2] Adams was the first African-American to both play and coach basketball at the University of Akron. [1]
References
- ^ a b Legendary UA athlete, leader Alex Adams dies. Ohio. Retrieved on November 26, 2013.
- ^ "Men's Basketball Coaches Career" (search for Alex Adams under Player/Coach Search). National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
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