Perry Ten Eyck Explained

Perry Steele Ten Eyck (September 20, 1907 – August 17, 1959) was a college basketball coach, the head coach at Gonzaga University for the 1932–33 season.[1] A forward and center, he was the captain of the Golden Bears basketball team at the University of California under head coach Nibs Price.[1] [2]

After offering a ride to two hitchhikers in California in 1959, Ten Eyck was found beaten to death near Ukiah.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Perry Ten Eyck, California basketball star, will coach Gonzaga coming season . Spokane Daily Chronicle . August 24, 1931 . 12 .
  2. News: Ex-athlete found dead . Spokane Daily Chronicle . Associated Press . August 18, 1959 . 2.
  3. News: Spencer tells of robbing, slugging man . Ocala Star-Banner . Florida . December 8, 1960 . 20 .
  4. News: Jury finds Hall innocent in Dr. Hunt murder . Bend Bulletin . Oregon . UPI . December 9, 1960 . 1 .

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