Hugh McDermott | |
Birth Date: | 19 November 1893 |
Death Place: | Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Player Years1: | 1917–1920 |
Player Team1: | Oklahoma |
Coach Years1: | 1921–1938 |
Coach Team1: | Oklahoma |
Championships: | 1 (MVIAA), 1 (Big Six) |
Hugh Virgil McDermott (November 19, 1893 – July 29, 1978)[1] was the head basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1922 to 1938. During his tenure, he compiled a record of 185-106. He also won the Missouri Valley Conference title and Big Eight Conference title.
Prior to his coaching days, McDermott was also a star player for Oklahoma while in college. In 1918, he was the captain of the football team.[2] After resigning, McDermott took a job as head of the University's Physical Education Department.[3]