Clarence Applegran

Clarence O. Applegran (November 6, 1893 – May 6, 1960) was an American basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team of the University of Kentucky in 1924–1925, and compiled a 13–8 record.

Clarence Applegran

Biographical details
Born	(1893-11-06)November 6, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 6, 1960(1960-05-06) (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1915–1920	Illinois
Position(s)	Forward
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Basketball
1920–1921	Allegheny
1921–1923	Washington University
1924–1925	Kentucky
American football career
Personal information
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lake View (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.)
College:	Illinois (1915–1920)
Position:	Guard
Career history
As a player:
Detroit Heralds (1920)
As a coach:
Allegheny (1920)
Career highlights and awards
All-American (1919)
Career NFL statistics
Games: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Applegran attended the University of Illinois and played football and basketball. During the 1919 season, Applegran earned All-American honors as a guard for the Fighting Illini football team.^[1] He later played professional football for the Detroit Heralds for the 1920 season before beginning his coaching career.^[2]

Applegran, who served in World Wars I and II and rose to the rank of colonel,^[2] finished his career at South Shore High School in Chicago, Illinois. At the school, Applegran was known for a booming baritone voice that required no amplification during pep rallies held in the large auditorium.

References

1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
2. "University of Kentucky Coaching Record for Clarence Applegran". www.bigbluehistory.net.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference ·