David A. Glascock (July 30, 1885 – February 16, 1969) was an American

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coach. He was the head basketball coach at

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from 1924 to 1927 and again for 1932–33 season, compiling a record of 33–32. A

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veteran of

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, he was a First Lt in Battery "E" of the 323rd

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; he was decorated for his actions at

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. He held an AM (1915) from Indiana University and a

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from

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Coaching career

Prior to becoming a collegiate coach, Glascock spent 13 years as a high school coach. His first job came as head coach at his alma mater,

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. In his first year, the Athenians went 13–1 and claimed the mythical state championship over rival,

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due to a higher winning percentage; though Lebanon had more wins. In 1911, Crawfordsville won 16 games and lost 2 (.889) and the first

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. During his this two-year stint, he went 29–3 (.906) He then moved to coaching jobs in Illinois, South Dakota and Utah. Glascock returned to Indiana as the head coach of the

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varsity team from 1924 to 1927 and again in 1932–33. He was named a full professor in the physical education department in 1947; he was named chairman of the department in 1948 and retired in 1952. He held positions as the track & field and cross-country coach, as well as the freshman basketball coach, in addition to teaching courses on physical education during his tenure. Prior to his return to Indiana, he served as the athletic director at

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in 1915.

Honors

* 1966 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame * 1982 Indiana State University Hall of Fame * Wabash College Hall of Fame * 2003 Montgomery County Basketball Hall of Fame

Head coaching record

High school

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College

References

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