About Hap Perry
Lived 1896 – 1986 (aged 89). Hap Perry was an American basketball coach.
Lindsay Jackson "Happy" Perry Sr. (March 30, 1896 – January 24, 1986) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Elon University from 1946 to 1947, compiling a record of 8–11–1. He graduated from Elon in 1923, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. His hometown was Wingate, North Carolina.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hap Perry?
American football, basketball, baseball coach
When was Hap Perry born?
Hap Perry was born on 30 March 1896 in Ansonville.
When did Hap Perry die?
Hap Perry died on 24 January 1986 in Hillsborough County.
What was Hap Perry's occupation?
Hap Perry was a basketball coach.
What nationality was Hap Perry?
Hap Perry was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hap Perry. https://biography.guide/hap-perry/
MLA: "Hap Perry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hap-perry/.
Chicago: "Hap Perry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hap-perry/.
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