About Chick Davies
Lived 1900 – 1985. Chick Davies was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Charles Robinson "Chick" Davies (March 1900 – April 15, 1985) was an American basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Duquesne University from 1924 to 1948, compiling a record of 314–106. Davies' teams played in one NCAA tournament and three National Invitation Tournaments. He led Duquesne to the 1940 NCAA Final Four as well as the 1940 NIT championship game, where the Dukes lost to Colorado. Davies was born in March 1900 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He died on April 15, 1985, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chick Davies?
American basketball coach (1900-1985)
When was Chick Davies born?
Chick Davies was born in 1900 in New Castle.
When did Chick Davies die?
Chick Davies died on 15 April 1985 in Pittsburgh.
What was Chick Davies's occupation?
Chick Davies was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Chick Davies?
Chick Davies was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chick Davies (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chick Davies. https://biography.guide/chick-davies-basketball-coach/
MLA: "Chick Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chick-davies-basketball-coach/.
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