About Barney Wilson
Lived 1912 – 1999 (aged 87). Barney Wilson was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Bernard Edgar "Barney" Wilson Jr. (February 23, 1912 – April 6, 1999) was the head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team from 1947 to 1951. He led the Tribe to a 43–20 mark in Southern Conference play and 80–40 overall. Wilson holds the W&M all-time highest win percentage (.667) for men's basketball coaches who have coached 100+ games at the college. He later worked in the insurance industry. He died in 1999.
Head coaching record
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Barney Wilson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Barney Wilson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Barney Wilson?
American basketball coach (1912-1999)
When was Barney Wilson born?
Barney Wilson was born on 23 February 1912 in Chattanooga.
When did Barney Wilson die?
Barney Wilson died on 6 April 1999.
What was Barney Wilson's occupation?
Barney Wilson was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Barney Wilson?
Barney Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barney Wilson. https://biography.guide/barney-wilson/
MLA: "Barney Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barney-wilson/.
Chicago: "Barney Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barney-wilson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:16 UTC