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Dave MacMillan

1886 – 1963

American basketball and baseball coach

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Lived 1886 – 1963 (aged 76). Dave MacMillan was an American basketball coach.

David MacMillan (December 24, 1886 – July 9, 1963) was an American basketball coach. He was a longtime head coach at the University of Minnesota (18 seasons, 1927–42, 1945–48), and briefly coached the NBA's Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1950, succeeding Red Auerbach.

Born in New York City, he attended Oberlin College in Ohio before transferring to the University of Idaho. his alma mater. He led the Vandals for seven seasons, from 1920 to 1927, the last six in the Pacific Coast Conference. In Idaho's first two seasons in the PCC, his upstart program won consecutive conference titles in 1922 He also coached baseball and freshman football at Idaho, and baseball at Minnesota from 1942 through 1947.

MacMillan resigned at Minnesota at age 62 in March 1948, citing health reasons.

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Oberlin College
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dave MacMillan?

American basketball and baseball coach (1886–1963)

When was Dave MacMillan born?

Dave MacMillan was born on 24 December 1886 in New York City.

When did Dave MacMillan die?

Dave MacMillan died on 9 July 1963 in Minneapolis.

What was Dave MacMillan's occupation?

Dave MacMillan was a basketball coach.

What nationality was Dave MacMillan?

Dave MacMillan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave MacMillan

· Wikidata: Q3703038

· DBpedia: Dave MacMillan

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