About Alex Shaw
Lived 1907 – 2009 (aged 102). Alex Shaw was an American basketball coach.
Alex Shaw (July 8, 1907 – November 29, 2009) was an American college men's basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Williams College Ephs from 1950 to 1973. He coached Williams to a 312–171 record, making three NCAA tournament appearances, one Division I appearance and two Division II appearances (1959 and 1961). Shaw also served as an assistant football coach at Williams. He played his college basketball at Michigan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Shaw?
American basketball player and coach, football coach (1907-2009)
When was Alex Shaw born?
Alex Shaw was born on 8 July 1907 in Detroit.
When did Alex Shaw die?
Alex Shaw died on 29 November 2009 in North Adams.
What was Alex Shaw's occupation?
Alex Shaw was a basketball coach.
What nationality was Alex Shaw?
Alex Shaw was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Shaw (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Shaw. https://biography.guide/alex-shaw-basketball-coach/
MLA: "Alex Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-shaw-basketball-coach/.
Chicago: "Alex Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-shaw-basketball-coach/.
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