Warren Mitchell (basketball)
Warren Eugene Mitchell Sr. (April 1, 1933 – October 15, 2020) was an American college basketball coach who was the head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team from 1966 to 1972.[1] In Southern Conference play, he guided his teams to a cumulative 33–37 record. Overall, Mitchell finished 58–98 in his six seasons as coach.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1933 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 2020 (aged 87) Midlothian, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | E. C. Glass (Lynchburg, Virginia) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 1957: undrafted |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1960–1964 | Newport News HS |
| 1964–1966 | Davidson (assistant) |
| 1966–1972 | William & Mary |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Mitchell died of complications from dementia and COVID-19 on October 15, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia.[2][3]
References
- William & Mary men's basketball history - Media Guide 2007-08 Archived 2008-05-11 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed March 24, 2008.
- "Former Spiders basketball star, W&M coach Warren Mitchell dies at 87". Richmond.com. October 15, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- "Warren Mitchell obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
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