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Barney Wilson

For other people named Bernard Wilson, see Bernard Wilson (disambiguation).

Barney Wilson
Biographical details
Born(1912-02-23)February 23, 1912
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1999(1999-04-06) (aged 87)
Tennessee, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1947–1951William & Mary
Head coaching record
Overall80–40

Bernard Edgar "Barney" Wilson Jr. (February 23, 1912 – April 6, 1999) was the head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team from 1947 to 1951.[1] He led the Tribe to a 43–20 mark in Southern Conference play and 80–40 overall. Wilson holds the W&M all-time highest win percentage (.667) for men's basketball coaches who have coached 100+ games at the college.[1]

Wilson attended Tennessee Wesleyan University and Eastern Kentucky University.[2] He later worked in the insurance industry.[3][4] He died in 1999.[5]

Head coaching record

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
William & Mary Indians[6] (Southern Conference) (1947–1951)
1947–48 William & Mary 13–10 8–7 T–8th
1948–49 William & Mary 24–10 10–3 2nd Cincinnati Invitational Tournament
1949–50 William & Mary 23–9 12–4 T–2nd Cincinnati Invitational Tournament
1950–51 William & Mary 20–11 13–6 T–4th
William & Mary: 80–40 43–20
Total: 80–40

See also

References

  1. ^ a b William & Mary men's basketball history - Media Guide 2007-08 Archived May 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed March 24, 2008.
  2. ^ "Ruby's Report". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. July 23, 1938. p. 32. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  3. ^ The Eastern Kentucky Alumnus, Summer 1974, pg 68
  4. ^ "Wilson Executive". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. March 16, 1961. p. 21. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "Deaths". The Tennessean. Nashville, Tennessee. April 20, 1999. p. 6. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  6. ^ "2011-12 Tribe Men's Basketball Media Supplement". College of William & Mary. Retrieved February 13, 2015.


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