Cotton Fitzsimmons
Basketball coach with a championship win
Born
October 7th, 1931
93 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Cotton Fitzsimmons was an American basketball player and coach. He played for the St. Louis Hawks in the NBA and later transitioned to coaching. Fitzsimmons served as the head coach for several teams, including the Phoenix Suns, where he led the team to notable playoff success. He was a key figure in the development of the team during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Throughout his career, he garnered respect for his strategic approach to the game and his ability to develop players.
Head coach of the Phoenix Suns
Led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA playoffs multiple times
Inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
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