Charles Robinson "Chick" Davies (March 1900 – April 15, 1985) was an American

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coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at

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from 1924 to 1948, compiling a record of 314–106. Davies' teams played in one NCAA tournament and three

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s. He led Duquesne to the 1940 NCAA Final Four as well as the 1940 NIT championship game, where the Dukes lost to

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. Davies was born in March 1900 in

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. He died on April 15, 1985, in

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Head coaching record

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Head coaching record

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