Jim Haller

Jim Haller is an American former college basketball coach. He was head men's coach for Baylor University from 1977 to 1985.

Jim Haller
Playing career
1963–1965Lon Morris College
1965–1967Sam Houston State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1973McLennan CC
1973–1977Baylor (assistant)
1977–1985Baylor
Head coaching record
Overall102–130

Haller went to Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, then played college basketball at Lon Morris College and Sam Houston State. After stints coaching at McCallum and Austin high schools in Austin, Texas, he became head coach for McLennan Community College in 1972. At his one season at McLennan, he led the team to a 24–2 record. This success attracted the attention of new Baylor coach Carroll Dawson, who hired the then-27 year old Haller as an assistant.[1]

Haller served as an assistant until 1977, when Dawson unexpectedly resigned during the 1976–77 season and he was elevated to the head coach role.[2] Haller finished that season and continued as head coach for nine seasons. In the 1984–85 season, Haller was recorded by one of his players discussing steroid use and suggesting the player use travel per diem in a way not allowed by the NCAA. Haller resigned under fire in February of that season. His overall record at Baylor was 102–130 for a .440 winning percentage.[3]

References
  1. "Haller takes job on Baylor staff". The Austin American. February 15, 1973. p. 61. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Baylor's Dawson submits resignation". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. January 21, 1977. p. 79. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. "Haller gone, but questions linger". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. March 3, 1985. p. 39. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
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