About Joe Holland
Lived 1916 – 1992 (aged 75). Joe Holland was an American basketball coach.
Joseph Vernon Holland (September 7, 1916 – January 23, 1992) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He was the first head football coach for the Vanport Vikings (now the Portland State Vikings) located in Portland, Oregon. He held that position for eight seasons, from 1947 until 1954. His coaching record at Vanport was 20–42–3. Holland also served as Vanport's men's basketball during the 1947–48 season and as head baseball coach from 1946 to 1948. Holland also served as athletic director for Vanport and subsequently Portland State College from 1946 to 1964.
Head coaching record Football
Basketball
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Who was Joe Holland?
American sports coach
When was Joe Holland born?
Joe Holland was born on 7 September 1916 in Grand Forks County.
When did Joe Holland die?
Joe Holland died on 23 January 1992 in Portland.
What was Joe Holland's occupation?
Joe Holland was a basketball coach.
What nationality was Joe Holland?
Joe Holland was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Holland (coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Holland. https://biography.guide/joe-holland-basketball-coach/
MLA: "Joe Holland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-holland-basketball-coach/.
Chicago: "Joe Holland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-holland-basketball-coach/.
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