Sam B. Holt
American football, basketball, and baseball coach
About Sam B. Holt
Lived 1902 – 1986 (aged 83). Sam B. Holt was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Samuel B. "Frosty" Holt (August 20, 1902 – May 24, 1986) was an American college football, college basketball, and college baseball coach and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Carson–Newman College—now known as Carson–Newman University—in Jefferson City, Tennessee from 1929 to 1949, compiling a record of 94–57–16.
Coaching career Holt was the head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team for the 1945–46 season. In his sole year at the program's helm, Holt compiled 10–10 record with a mark of 5–5 in Southern Conference play.
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Who was Sam B. Holt?
American football, basketball, and baseball coach (1902-1986)
When was Sam B. Holt born?
Sam B. Holt was born on 20 August 1902.
When did Sam B. Holt die?
Sam B. Holt died on 24 May 1986 in Jefferson City.
What was Sam B. Holt's occupation?
Sam B. Holt was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Sam B. Holt?
Sam B. Holt was American.
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