Henry Lannigan

Basketball Coach

1863 – 1930

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Who was Henry Lannigan?

Henry Hayden Lannigan was the first head basketball coach in the University of Virginia basketball history from 1905 to 1929. He accumulated a record of 254-95. During his tenure he improved the track program and introduced boxing and basketball. The current venue used by the Cavalier track and field teams, Lannigan Field, is named in his honor. He is buried in the University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium.

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Born
1863
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
1930

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on July 23, 2013

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