Johnny Orr

Johnny Orr

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BIRTHDAY
Jun 10, 1927 June 10
BIRTHPLACE
IA
DEATH DATE
Dec 30, 2024 (age 86)
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About

Late college basketball coach who became the winningest coach in the history of both the Michigan Wolverines and Iowa State Cyclone programs. At Michigan, he won the Henry Iba Award as the College Basketball Coach of the Year in 1976.

Trivia

He was named as one of the 100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament in recognition of his outstanding high school career.

Before Fame

He attended Taylorville High School, where he led the basketball team to a 45-0 record and a state title in 1944.

Family Life

He was survived by his wife, Romie, and three daughters named Rebecca, Jennifer and Leslie.

Associated With

He and John Beilein have both coached the University of Michigan's men's basketball team.

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