Clarence Applegran

Clarence Applegran
Biographical details
Born	November 6, 1893; Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 6, 1960 (aged 66); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1915–1920	Illinois
Position(s)	Forward (Basketball); Guard (Football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Basketball
1920–1921	Allegheny
1921–1923	Washington University
1924–1925	Kentucky
Football
1920	Allegheny
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
	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 1924–1925, and compiled 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,^[2] 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.

References[edit]

^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ ^a ^b "University of Kentucky Coaching Record for Clarence Applegran". www.bigbluehistory.net.

External links[edit]

Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference ·

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[1] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[bigbluehistory.net-2] "University of Kentucky Coaching Record for Clarence Applegran". www.bigbluehistory.net.

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