Fletcher Lane
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BornJanuary 10, 1875
Hernando, Mississippi, U.S.
Hernando, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedAugust 12, 1949 (aged 74)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Waco, Texas, U.S.
1907–1908Illinois
Overall20–6
 Fletcher Lane | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1875 Hernando, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 12, 1949 (aged 74) Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1907–1908 | Illinois |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 20–6 |
Fletcher Lane was an American college basketball coach for the University of Illinois from 1907 to 1908. Lane coached the Fighting Illini to a record of 20–6 with a Western Conference record of 6–5.[1][2] Even though he led his team to a positive record, the university, as well as the athletes, deemed Lane's coaching style as subpar.[3] Lane's team benefited from a long Southern trip in which the team beat several YMCA and club teams from Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia.[4]