Clarence Applegran

Clarence Applegran
College Illinois
Conference Big Ten
Sport Basketball
Football
Position Forward (Basketball)
Guard (Football)
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg)
Nationality American
Born November 6, 1893
Chicago, Illinois
Died May 6, 1960(1960-05-06) (aged 66)
Chicago, Illinois
Honors
  • All-American (football)

Clarence O. Applegran (November 6, 1893 May 6, 1960) was an American basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team of the University of Kentucky in 19241925, and complied a 13-8 record.

Applegran attended the University of Illinois and played football and basketball. During the 1919 season, Applegran earned All-American honors as a guard for the Fighting Illini football team.[1] He later played professional football for the Detroit Heralds for the 1920 season before beginning his coaching career.[2]

Applegran, who served in World Wars I and II and rose to the rank of colonel,[3] finished his career at South Shore High School in Chicago, Illinois. At the school, Applegran was known for a booming baritone voice that required no amplification during pep rallies held in the large auditorium.

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