Eddie Sutton
Basketball coach and Hall of Famer
Born
March 12th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent basketball coach, contributed significantly to college basketball over several decades. Served as head coach at multiple institutions, including Oklahoma State University, where achieved considerable success. Established a reputation for developing players and leading teams to NCAA tournaments. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020, recognizing a long and impactful coaching career.
Coached Oklahoma State University to multiple NCAA tournaments
Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020
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