McCracken, (Emmett) Branch
| Personal Information | |
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| Last Name | McCracken |
| First Name | (Emmett) |
| Middle Name | Branch |
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| Death Date | 6/4/1970 |
| Birth Date | 6/9/1908 |
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| Cemetery | Mt. Pleasant, Hall |
| Family Information | |
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| Spouse | May Jo Pittenger |
| Survived By | Wife; son, David McCracken. |
| Other | Age almost 62. Born in Indiana; son of Charles and Ida Williams McCracken. US Navy veteran, WW II. Famous as IU basketball coach; was "Coach of the Year" twice. Was named to national basketball halls of fame as both player and coach. IU teams under Mr. McCracken won four national championships in four tries. His 32-year coaching record was 457 victories and 215 defeats. He was known by the nicknames "Big Bear", "The Sheriff", and "Doc". |
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