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Alex Shaw (basketball)

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Alex Shaw
Biographical details
Born(1907-07-08)July 8, 1907
Detroit, Michigan
DiedNovember 29, 2009(2009-11-29) (aged 102)
North Adams, Massachusetts
Playing career
1929–1932Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1950–1973Williams
Head coaching record
Overall312–171
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-I)
2–3 (NCAA D-II)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
NCAA Division II Regional Champions (1961)
Awards
NABC Merit Award (1970)

Alex Shaw (July 8, 1907 – November 29, 2009) was a college men's basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Williams College Ephs from 1950 to 1973. He coached Williams to a 312–171 record, making three NCAA tournament appearances, one Division I appearance (1955) and two Division II appearances (1959 and 1961). Shaw also served as an assistant football coach at Williams. He played his college basketball at Michigan.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Eph Hoops Coach Alex Shaw Dies at 102".
  2. ^ "Park City Daily News - Google News Archive Search".
  3. ^ Pave, Marvin (December 2, 2009). "Alex Shaw; basketball coach won 301 games at Williams". Boston.com.