About Paul McBrayer
Lived 1909 – 1999 (aged 89). Paul McBrayer was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Paul S. McBrayer (October 12, 1909 – January 1, 1999) was an American college men's basketball coach and player. He was a player from 1927 to 1930 at the University of Kentucky and the head coach at Eastern Kentucky University from 1946 to 1962. He coached Eastern Kentucky to a 214–142 record and two NCAA tournament appearances. As a star player for Kentucky, he was named a 1930 Helms Foundation All-American. He also served as an assistant coach at Kentucky under Adolph Rupp for nine seasons (1934–43) prior to becoming head coach at Eastern Kentucky. The McBrayer Arena at Eastern Kentucky University is named in his honor.
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Who was Paul McBrayer?
American basketball player and coach
When was Paul McBrayer born?
Paul McBrayer was born on 12 October 1909 in Kavanaugh.
When did Paul McBrayer die?
Paul McBrayer died on 1 January 1999 in Lexington.
What was Paul McBrayer's occupation?
Paul McBrayer was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Paul McBrayer?
Paul McBrayer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul McBrayer. https://biography.guide/paul-mcbrayer/
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