About Claude Simons, Sr.
Lived 1887 – 1943 (aged 55–56). Claude Simons, Sr. was an American basketball coach.
Claude M. "Monk" Simons Sr. (November 1886 – November 4, 1943) was an American college sports coach. He served as the head coach for the Tulane University baseball, basketball, track, and boxing teams, and as the Tulane football team trainer from 1926 until his death in 1943. Simons was the head basketball coach from 1920 to 1928, and again for the 1930–31 season.
He served as the track and field head coach from 1920 to 1923. Simons led the Tulane basketball team to its best record in school history, 22–1 during the 1923–1924 season. He also was the president of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union.
Simons' son, Claude Simons Jr., served as the Tulane football coach from 1942 to 1945.
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Who was Claude Simons, Sr.?
American sports coach
When was Claude Simons, Sr. born?
Claude Simons, Sr. was born in 1887.
When did Claude Simons, Sr. die?
Claude Simons, Sr. died on 4 November 1943.
What was Claude Simons, Sr.'s occupation?
Claude Simons, Sr. was a basketball coach.
What nationality was Claude Simons, Sr.?
Claude Simons, Sr. was American.
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