Clarence Applegran Explained

Clarence Applegran

Birth Date:

6 November 1893

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Death Place:

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Player Years1:

1915–1920

Player Team1:

Illinois

Player Positions:

Forward

Coach Sport1:

Basketball

Coach Years2:

1920–1921

Coach Team2:

Allegheny

Coach Years3:

1921–1923

Coach Team3:

Washington University

Coach Years4:

1924–1925

Coach Team4:

Kentucky

Module:

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Clarence Applegran
Position:	Guard
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	2
Weight Lb:	200
High School:	Lake View (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.)
College:	Illinois (1915–1920)
Pastteams:	Detroit Heralds
Pastcoaching:	Allegheny (1920)
Highlights:	All-American (1919)
Statlabel1:	Games
Statvalue1:	4
Pfr:	A/ApplCl20

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 compiled 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, 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.

Notes and References

Web site: Archived copy . dead . March 2, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110609134210/http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/FBHist-All_AmericaSelections.html . June 9, 2011.
Web site: University of Kentucky Coaching Record for Clarence Applegran . www.bigbluehistory.net.