Bruce Larson (basketball)
American basketball coach (1926–2021)
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Bruce Alan Larson (August 12, 1926 – April 13, 2021) was an American basketball coach. He was coach of the Arizona Wildcats from 1961 to 1972.[1][2] Prior to his time at Arizona, Larson served as coach at Eastern Arizona and Weber College (now Weber State). At Weber, his team won the 1959 Junior college national championship.[3]
BornAugust 12, 1926
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
DiedApril 13, 2021 (aged 94)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
1948–1950Arizona
1951–1957Eastern Arizona (assistant)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 12, 1926 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 2021 (aged 94) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1948–1950 | Arizona |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951–1957 | Eastern Arizona (assistant) |
| 1957–1959 | Weber |
| 1959–1961 | Arizona (assistant) |
| 1961–1972 | Arizona |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Junior college national (1959) | |