Frank Truitt

Basketball player and coach

Frank Truitt - Basketball player and coach
Born

April 4th, 1925
100 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Virginia. Compiled a successful coaching career in high school and college basketball. Led the basketball program at the University of Richmond, achieving significant success during tenure. Contributed to the development of young athletes through coaching.

Played college basketball at University of Virginia

Coached University of Richmond basketball team

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