About Jerry Bush
Lived 1914 – 1976 (aged 62). Jerry Bush was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Gerard Leon Bush (September 6, 1914 – October 27, 1976) was a college men's basketball coach and player and professional basketball player. He was the head coach of Toledo from 1947 to 1954 and Nebraska from 1954 to 1963. He coached his teams to a 208–190 record, winning a Mid-American Conference championship and one NCAA tournament appearance. He played his college basketball at St. John's. He was inducted into the Toledo athletics Hall of Fame in 1986.
He was the grandfather of current Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg, and also the cousin of National Basketball League player Jake Ahearn.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jerry Bush?
American college basketball coach (1914–1976)
When was Jerry Bush born?
Jerry Bush was born on 6 September 1914 in Brooklyn.
When did Jerry Bush die?
Jerry Bush died on 27 October 1976 in Lincoln.
What was Jerry Bush's occupation?
Jerry Bush was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Jerry Bush?
Jerry Bush was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Bush. https://biography.guide/jerry-bush/
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