John mclendon

John McLendon

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  • John McLendon was born in Hiawatha, Kansas

    John McLendon was born in Hiawatha, Kansas
    Biographical Detail

  • first African American student to obtain a degree in physical education

    first African American student to obtain a degree in physical education
    PE Degree

  • -1952 won 8 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournaments

    -1952 won 8 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournaments
    1940-52, McLendon led his team to victory in eight Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournaments

  • first African American coach to win the AAU national men championship

    first African American coach to win the AAU national men championship
    AAU national championship

  • became the first African American head coach at Cleveland State

    became the first African American head coach at Cleveland State

  • Mr.McLendon was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

    Mr.McLendon was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
    Basketball Hall of Fame

  • passed away

    passed away