Virgil Ballard
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BornDecember 18, 1903[1][2]
De Leon, Texas, U.S.
De Leon, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 1990 (aged 86)
Fort Davis, Texas, U.S.[3]
Fort Davis, Texas, U.S.[3]
AlmamaterAustin College[4]
1934Texas Tech (assistant)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1903[1][2] De Leon, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1990 (aged 86) Fort Davis, Texas, U.S.[3] |
| Alma mater | Austin College[4] |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1934 | Texas Tech (assistant) |
| Basketball | |
| 1934–1935 | Texas Tech |
Charles Virgil Ballard[3] (December 18, 1903 – August 23, 1990) was the fifth head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team during the Matador's 1934–35 season. He garnered a 15–9 record, including the team's 100th win, a one-point victory over House of David.[5] Ballard also served as an assistant football coach under Texas Tech head coach Pete Cawthon during the Matador's 1934 season.[6]
