About Sonny Allen
Lived 1936 – 2020 (aged 84). Sonny Allen was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Sonny Allen (March 8, 1936 – September 11, 2020) was an American college basketball coach. He was the head coach at Old Dominion University from 1965 to 1975; leading the Monarchs to six NCAA College/Division II Tournaments, winning in 1975, finishing runner-up in 1971 and finishing fourth in 1976. He then accepted the Southern Methodist University job, spending the 1975–76 through 1979–80 seasons in Dallas, he then moved to the University of Nevada, Reno from 1980 to 1987.
He was later the head coach for the Sacramento Monarchs of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1999 to 2001. He died of Parkinson's Disease in Reno, Nevada.
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WNBA
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sonny Allen?
American basketball player and coach (1936-2020)
When was Sonny Allen born?
Sonny Allen was born on 8 March 1936 in Moundsville, Limestone.
When did Sonny Allen die?
Sonny Allen died on 11 September 2020 in Reno.
What was Sonny Allen's occupation?
Sonny Allen was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Sonny Allen?
Sonny Allen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sonny Allen. https://biography.guide/sonny-allen/
MLA: "Sonny Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sonny-allen/.
Chicago: "Sonny Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sonny-allen/.
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