Hec Edmundson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hec Edmundson

American sprinter, middle distance runner and basketball coach

Date of Birth: 03-Aug-1886

Place of Birth: Moscow, Idaho, United States

Date of Death: 06-Aug-1964

Profession: basketball coach, athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Clarence Sinclair "Hec" Edmundson (August 3, 1886 – August 6, 1964) was a college basketball and track head coach. A native of Moscow, Idaho, and a 1910 graduate of the University of Idaho, Edmundson coached at his alma mater (1916–18) and the University of Washington (1920–47), compiling a 508–204 (.713) overall record in 29 seasons.Edmundson also coached the track teams and served on the NCAA Basketball Committee from 1941-46.
The University of Washington hosted the national basketball finals in 1949 and 1952 in the arena that bears his name.