About W. J. Wisdom
Lived 1887 – 1981 (aged 93). W. J. Wisdom was a tennis coach and coach.
William Jones Wisdom (July 25, 1887 – June 6, 1981) was an American athletics coach. He served as the head coach at John Tarleton College (now known as Tarleton State University) in Stephenville, Texas. He led Tarleton to conference championships in men's basketball, football, tennis, track, and golf.
Early years Wisdom attended North Texas State Normal College (now known as the University of North Texas) in Denton, Texas, where he competed in football, tennis, and baseball. He also played semiprofessional baseball in the Colorado State League. Wisdom was credited with innovations, including the use of the "one-handed" shot and tracking statistics on players' percentage of field goals converted. Wisdom Gymnasium on the Tarleton campus is named in his honor in 1970.
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Who was W. J. Wisdom?
American football player and coach (1930–2010)
When was W. J. Wisdom born?
W. J. Wisdom was born on 25 July 1887.
When did W. J. Wisdom die?
W. J. Wisdom died on 6 June 1981.
What was W. J. Wisdom's occupation?
W. J. Wisdom was a tennis coach and coach.
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