Barney Wilson Explained

Barney Wilson
Birth Date:23 February 1912
Birth Place:Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Death Place:Tennessee, U.S.
Coach Years1:1947–1951
Coach Team1:William & Mary
Overall Record:80–40

Bernard Edgar "Barney" Wilson Jr. (February 23, 1912 – April 6, 1999) was the head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team from 1947 to 1951.[1] He led the Tribe to a 43–20 mark in Southern Conference play and 80–40 overall. Wilson holds the W&M all-time highest win percentage (.667) for men's basketball coaches who have coached 100+ games at the college.[1]

Wilson attended Tennessee Wesleyan University and Eastern Kentucky University.[2] He later worked in the insurance industry.[3] [4] He died in 1999.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.tribeathletics.com/story.php/6213/ William & Mary men's basketball history - Media Guide 2007-08
  2. Web site: Ruby's Report. 32. July 23, 1938. The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. June 18, 2020.
  3. https://educationdocbox.com/69655540-Graduate_School/Eastern-alumnus-summer-1974.html The Eastern Kentucky Alumnus
  4. News: Wilson Executive. 21. March 16, 1961. Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. June 18, 2020.
  5. News: Deaths. The Tennessean. Nashville, Tennessee. 5B-->,6. April 20, 1999. June 18, 2020.