1926 - 2007
Ray Mears (coach) American Basketball
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Birthday |
8th November, 1926
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Birthplace |
Dover, Ohio, United States
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Died |
11th June, 2007
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Place of Death |
Knoxville, Tennessee
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Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation |
Basketball
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Ray Mears (November 8, 1926 – June 11, 2007) was an American college basketball coach. He served as the head basketball coach at Wittenberg University from 1956 to 1962 and the University of Tennessee from 1962 to 1977. His career record of 399–135 (.747) still ranks among the top 15 all-time NCAA coaching records for those with a minimum of 10 seasons. Mears is largely regarded as the father of Tennessee Volunteers basketball, and was known for his trademark orange blazer, which he wore during games. Mears is also credited with coining the phrase "Big Orange Country." Mears was born in Dover, Ohio and was married to the former Dana Davis. They had three sons: Steve, Mike, and Matt. Ray Mears Boulevard in Knoxville, Tennessee, the city where he died, is named for him.
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