Shelby Metcalf, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Shelby Metcalf

American basketball coach

Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1930

Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 08-Feb-2007

Profession: basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Shelby Metcalf

  • Shelby Metcalf (December 23, 1930 – February 8, 2007) was the head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team for 27 seasons, from 1963 to 1990.
  • He won more games than any other coach in the former Southwest Conference.
  • Achieving success as basketball coach at a university known more for its dedication to its football team, Metcalf endeared himself to Aggie fans for his loyalty to the school and his witticisms.
  • Although his coaching career ended on a bitter note when he was fired in a dispute with A&M athletic director John David Crow in 1990, Metcalf remained loyal to Texas A&M University.
  • He continued to live in the College Station community and supported the Aggie basketball coaches who succeeded him.

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