About Arnold Short
Lived 1932 – 2014 (aged 81). Arnold Short was an American baseball player, basketball coach and basketball player.
Short came to Oklahoma City from Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Oklahoma. There he became the first basketball All-American in school history. As a senior in 1953–54, Short averaged 27.8 points per game, finishing fourth in the NCAA scoring race. As a collegian, Short also played baseball and tennis.
After retiring from basketball Short became head tennis coach and an assistant basketball coach at Oklahoma City University. He also served as the school's athletic director.
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Who was Arnold Short?
basketball player
When was Arnold Short born?
Arnold Short was born on 3 October 1932 in Weatherford.
When did Arnold Short die?
Arnold Short died on 26 September 2014 in Oklahoma City.
What was Arnold Short's occupation?
Arnold Short was a baseball player, basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Arnold Short?
Arnold Short was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arnold Short. https://biography.guide/arnold-short/
MLA: "Arnold Short." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arnold-short/.
Chicago: "Arnold Short." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arnold-short/.
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