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Pat Foster

b. 1939

American basketball player-coach

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About Pat Foster

Born 1939. Pat Foster is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Pat Foster (born June 22, 1939) is an American former college basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Lamar University (1980–1986), University of Houston (1986–1993), and the University of Nevada, Reno (1993–1999), compiling a career record of 366–203. Foster also served as athletic director at Lamar from 1983 to 1985. At Houston, he succeeded Guy Lewis. He then left Houston to coach Nevada before retiring.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Arkansas
Employers
Lamar University, University of Houston, University of Nevada, Reno

People in Pat Foster's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pat Foster?

American basketball player-coach

When was Pat Foster born?

Pat Foster was born on 22 June 1939 in Emerson, Arkansas.

What is Pat Foster's occupation?

Pat Foster is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Pat Foster?

Pat Foster is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pat Foster

· Wikidata: Q7143459

· DBpedia: Pat Foster

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