Guy R. Strong, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Guy R. Strong

College basketball coach

Date of Birth: 15-Jun-1930

Place of Birth: Irvine, Kentucky, United States

Profession: basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Guy R. Strong

  • Guy R.
  • Strong (born, June 15, 1930) is an American former basketball player and coach.
  • Strong, a Kentucky native, graduated from Estill County's Irvine High School in 1948.
  • Traveling to the University of Kentucky he was one of five players, including Bill Spivey, who made the final cut during a two-day session.
  • He played for two years including the 1951 National Championship team.
  • After his third year he served in the Korean War, before transferring to Eastern Kentucky to close out his collegiate career.
  • As a coach in High School and College he compiled a 541–355 record.
  • He was also the first coach to win a national championship at Kentucky Wesleyan College, a tradition the school continued by winning 7 more, the most in Division II.

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