Phog Allen
- January 10, 2024
- Basketball Coach
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Phog Allen |
| Occupation | Basketball Coach |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 18, 1885(1885-11-18) |
| Age | 139 |
| Date Of Death | September 16, 1974, Lawrence, KS |
| Birthplace | Jamesport |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Missouri |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Phog Allen Biography
| Name | Phog Allen |
| Birthday | Nov 18 |
| Birth Year | 1885 |
| Place Of Birth | Jamesport |
| Home Town | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | William Allen |
| Spouse | Bessie E. Milton |
| Children(s) | Mary Allen Hamilton, Forrest Clare Allen Jr., Eleanor Allen Nelson, Milton Allen, Robert Allen, Bob Allen |
Phog Allen is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on November 18, 1885 in Jamesport, Missouri, United States. Father of Basketball Coaching’ inducted into both the Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
He coached the future U.S. Senator Bob Dole when he was on the basketball team at Kansas.
His father was one of the original incorporators of Jameson, Missouri in 1876.
Phog Allen Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Coach |
| House | Living in own house. |
Phog Allen is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phog Allen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Began coaching at William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri.
He was in the inaugural 1959 Basketball Hall of Fame class.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Phog Allen Dating?
According to our records, Phog Allen married to Bessie E. Milton. As of December 1, 2023, Phog Allen’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Phog Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Phog Allen celebrates birthday on November 18 of every year.
What is Phog Allen famous for?
Phog Allen was college basketball’s first great coach and the yardstick for professional longevity and success. Learning the game from James Naismith while a player at the University of Kansas, Allen and his teams dominated the game, were fundamentally sound, well-coached, and textbook in their approach.
Why is it called the Phog?
Before coaching at KU, Phog was a baseball umpire. He was known for his booming foghorn voice , so he earned the nickname “Phog.” Thereafter, people generally referred to him as Phog Allen.
How long did Phog Allen coach at KU?
Forrest C, (Phog) Allen, who coached basketball at the University of Kansas for nearly four decades and fought to add that sport to the Olympic Games’ slate, died today. He was 88 years old and lived here. Dr. Allen led Kansas teams from 1908 to 1909 and from 1920 through 1956.
Who is the father of basketball coaching?
Phog Allen , the Father of Basketball Coaching | The DeBruce Center.
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith