Wyatt Webb
Wyatt M. Webb (April 6, 1941 – October 8, 2003)[1] was a college basketball head coach for the Akron Zips men's basketball team from 1969 to 1975. When Webb was named head coach of Akron in 1968, it was unheard of for a young man in his mid-20s (Webb was 26) to be in such a position.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1941 |
| Died | October 8, 2003 (aged 62) |
| Playing career | |
| 1959–1963 | Akron |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1969–1975 | Akron |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 126–60 |
Career
After all, Webb had just finished his playing career at Akron just a few years back. But Webb proved the doubters wrong, compiling a 126–60 record in seven seasons and taking the Zips to three NCAA Division II tournaments, including a title game appearance in 1971–72. Even though he resigned after 1975, he stayed at the school as a teacher and chairperson.
References
- "Wyatt M Webb". Fold3. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- "Standout Zips player, coach Webb dies at age 62". Akron Beacon Journal. October 9, 2003. C1.
- "Wyatt Webb Obituary (2003) - Akron Beacon Journal". www.legacy.com. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
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