Nic Musty

Nicholas John Musty Sr. (December 5, 1906 – November 17, 1996) was an American athlete and sports coach.

Early life and education Musty was born on December 5, 1906, in Bellechester, Minnesota, and attended Red Wing High School. After graduating in 1925, Musty enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. His position in football was end; his position in baseball was third baseman; and in basketball he played as a guard and center. As a junior, Musty was named team captain in both basketball and baseball.

While studying at Saint Mary's in 1934, Musty accepted a position as assistant football coach at the University of St. Thomas.

After one year at the military academy, Musty was named athletic director, head football coach and head basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas. St. Thomas compiled a 2–3–2 record in their first year under Musty. In his third season as football coach, 1939, Musty led St. Thomas to the conference championship with a 6–1–1 record. Following the 1940 season, he resigned to enter the medical profession. He was succeeded by Frank Deig as basketball coach and athletic director. Willie Walsh succeeded him as football coach.

Later life and death Musty later practiced medicine in Minneapolis for many years, retiring in 1972.

In 1995, Musty was inducted into the St. Thomas Athletic Hall of Fame.

Musty died on November 17, 1996, at the age of 89.

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