Walt McPherson
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BornDecember 5, 1916
San Jose, California, U.S.
San Jose, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 2013 (aged 96)
Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
AlmamaterSan Jose State University
1940–1942San Jose State
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1916 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2013 (aged 96) Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | San Jose State University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1940–1942 | San Jose State |
| 1945–1960 | San Jose State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 264–208 (.559)[1] |
Walter James McPherson (December 5, 1916 – January 12, 2013) was an American basketball coach and was regarded as one of the best at San Jose State University, and former West Coast Athletic Conference commissioner. McPherson graduated from San Jose State in 1939 and played as a fullback through 1936 and 1938 trained by Dudley DeGroot. He became a basketball coach and assistant football coach, he also managed to get his basketball team in the NCAA Tournament which was the team's first time in the tournament. He also taught Carroll Williams and Billy Wilson who also started their own sport careers. McPherson retired from coaching in 1960.[2]