When did Don Haskins die?
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Asked by: Rob Chandler
How many kids did Don Haskins have?
Haskins is survived by his wife, Mary; his sons, Brent, David and Steve; and three grandsons, The El Paso Times said.
Where is Don Haskins buried?
the Memory Gardens of the Valley
A fourth son, Mark, died in 1994. His son Steve is a professional golfer who began play on the Champions Tour after reaching the age of 50 and won two events on the Nationwide Tour during his regular career years. Haskins is buried at the Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Did Nolan Richardson play for Don Haskins?
After a year playing under coach Harold Davis at Texas Western, Richardson played his final two seasons under legendary coach Don Haskins.
What is Texas Western called now?
the University of Texas at El Paso
SHAPIRO: Texas Western is now known as the University of Texas at El Paso, and Andrade Franco says that historic team is a point of pride for his city.
Is the story of Glory Road true?
Glory Road is a 2006 American sports drama film directed by James Gartner, based on a true story surrounding the events leading to the 1966 NCAA University Division Basketball Championship.
Who is Glory Road based on?
Glory Road is a 2006 American biographical sports film directed by James Gartner, based on a true story dealing with the events leading to the 1966 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, in which the late Don Haskins – played by Josh Lucas – head coach of the Texas Western College led a team with an all-black
Who was the head coach of the team that upset Kentucky in the 1966 NCAA basketball title game?
A total of 26 games were played, including a third place game in each region and a national third place game. Third-ranked Texas Western (now UTEP), coached by Don Haskins, won the national title with a 72–65 victory in the final over top-ranked Kentucky, led by head coach Adolph Rupp.
Who beat Texas Western in 1966?
The team won the national championship in 1966, becoming the first team with an all-black starting lineup to do so. The Miners only lost one game, a road loss to Seattle by two points. They won their games by an average of 15.2 points.
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| # | 42 |
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| Name | David Lattin |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | — |
| Year | So |
