Tippy Dye

American basketball player and coach

Tippy Dye - American basketball player and coach
Born

1915
110 years ago

Died

April 11th, 2012
13 years ago — 97 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played collegiate basketball at the University of Washington. Coached multiple teams in the NCAA. Head coach at the University of Delaware, leading the team to notable success. Inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.

Played at the University of Washington

Coached the University of Delaware men's basketball team

Inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame

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