Wes Bizilia

Wesley Michael Bizilia (September 9, 1936 – March 23, 2011)[1] was an American basketball coach who served as head coach of the Troy State Trojans[2] from 1973–1982. He was the fourth coach in the history of the Troy basketball program and accumulated a record of 102–129 in his nine seasons as head coach.

Wes Bizilia
Biographical details
Born(1936-09-09)September 9, 1936
Sayre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 23, 2011(2011-03-23) (aged 74)
Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1956–1960West Alabama
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1973–1982Troy
Head coaching record
Overall102-129

Bizilia died from cancer, aged 74.[3][4]

References

  1. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. The Blue book of college athletics. Rohrich Corp. 1981. p. 328.
  3. Troy Trojans message board thread about Bizilia Retrieved 8-1-2015.
  4. Obituary in the Troy Messenger Retrieved 8-1-2015.


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