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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_McLendonJohn McLendon - Wikipedia

    John B. McLendon Jr. (April 5, 1915 – October 8, 1999) was an American basketball coach who is recognized as the first African American basketball coach at a predominantly white university and the first African American head coach in any professional sport. He was a major contributor to the development of modern basketball and coached on both the college and professional levels during his ...

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  3. www.minorityleaders.org › history › biography-ofBiography of John McLendon

    Biography of John McLendon. John McLendon, Jr. (1915-1999) is recognized as an ambassador in the field of athletics, the inventor of basketball’s “Fast Break” and as a civil rights pioneer. “Coach Mac,” as he was affectionately known, is the person responsible for the integration of college basketball.

  4. northcarolinahistory.org › john-mclendon-1915-1999John McLendon (1915 – 1999) - North Carolina History

    John McLendon (1915 – 1999) Protégée of basketball inventor James Naismith, John McLendon was born in Hiawatha, Kansas. At the University of Kansas, McLendon changed the pace of the game from a crawl to a fast-paced, high-action event by implementing the fast break method of basketball. Fast break basketball emphasized teamwork, speed and ...

  5. www.hoophall.com › hall-of-famers › john-mclendonThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame :: John McLendon

    Oct 8, 1999 · McLendon, who learned basketball from James Naismith as an undergraduate at Kansas, is the first coach in history to win three consecutive national titles. McLendon’s teams featured superior conditioning, a patented fast break offense, and an aggressive in-your-face defensive attitude. A spokesman for heightened awareness of basketball at all ...

  6. nacda.com › news › 2024/3/12John McLendon and ‘The Secret Game’: A Pioneering Story of ...

    Mar 12, 2024 · John McLendon, a Hall of Fame basketball coach, was a pioneer in breaking racial barriers in American sports. His innovative coaching techniques and strategies revolutionized the game of basketball. However, it was 'The Secret Game' that truly underscored his commitment to equality and sportsmanship.

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  8. www2.kusports.com › news › 2017‘Forgotten’ no more: Coach and Naismith protégé John McLendon ...

    Mar 5, 2017 · “Fast Break: The Legendary John McLendon” is set to air at 8:30 p.m. March 13, 16 and 18 on PBS television station KCPT in Kansas City, Mo. The film is a documentary on McLendon, the first ...

  9. www.hoophall.com › hall-of-famers › john-mclendon1John McLendon - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

    Oct 8, 1999 · John McLendon Class of 1979 About The Hall Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level.

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