Hugh_McDermott_(basketball)

Hugh McDermott (basketball)

Hugh McDermott (basketball)

American basketball coach (1893–1978)

For other people with the same name, see Hugh McDermott.

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.

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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]

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References

  1. [1]
    Evans, Murray (July 29, 1988). "Looking Back on Oklahoma/July 29". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
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    Long, Charles F. (September 1965). "With Optimism For the Morrow: A History of The University of Oklahoma". Sooner Magazine.
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    Upchurch, Jay (Winter 2005). "OU Basketball's "Mama Drake"". Sooner Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-07-19.
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    "Big Eight Conference historical standings" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
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