John Hyder
John T. "Whack" Hyder (July 10, 1912 – February 9, 2003)[1] was an American college basketball coach. He is the second winningest coach in Georgia Institute of Technology's history with 292 wins.[1] Hyder led the Yellow Jackets to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1960 where they advanced to the Elite Eight.[1][2] In 1971, Georgia Tech reached the National Invitation Tournament championship game.[2]
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1912 Lula, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 2003 (aged 90) |
| Playing career | |
| 1933–1937 | Georgia Tech |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1951 | Georgia Tech (assistant) |
| 1951–1973 | Georgia Tech |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 292–271 (.519) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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As a player, Hyder lettered in baseball, basketball, track, and cross country at Georgia Tech.[1] After graduating in 1937 he spent three years playing in the New York Yankees' minor league baseball system.[1][3] Hyder served in the United States Navy in World War II before returning to Georgia Tech as an assistant men's basketball coach in 1946.[1] In 1951, he was promoted to head coach where he remained until 1973.[1]
Further reading
- Father Knows Best – Whack Hyder's paternal feeling for his players make Georgia Tech a basketball power. Tax, Jeremiah. Sports Illustrated. February 15, 1960. Retrieved on February 20, 2014.
References
- "Former Tech basketball coach Whack Hyder dies". Georgia Tech Athletic Association. Georgia Institute of Technology. February 17, 2003. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- "Year Inducted:1980 / Category:Coach" (PDF). Georgia Tech Hall of Fame. Georgia Institute of Technology. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- "John Hyder Minor League Stats". baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 20, 2014.