Forrest Clare "Phog" Allen, D.O. (November 18, 1885 – September 16, 1974) was an American collegiate basketball coach known as the "Father of Basketball Coaching." His basketball career got off to an auspicious start as a University of Kansas letterman under Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Born in Jamesport, Missouri, Allen coached at the University of Kansas, Baker University, Haskell Institute, … Wikipedia
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Forrest C. "Phog" Allen Birth: Nov. 18, 1885 Death: Sep. 16, 1974 Hall of Fame College Basketball Coach. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6532530
Allen lettered in basketball three years in a row (1905, 06 and 07), and returned to coach the team following his graduation. During that same time, he was also the head coach of Baker University and Haskell Institute, splitting his time between the thre www.kusports.com/basketball/allen_fieldhouse/phog.html