Clarence Applegran

Clarence O. Applegran (November 6, 1893 – May 6, 1960) was an American basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team of the University of Kentucky in 1924–1925, and compiled a 13–8 record.

Clarence Applegran

Biographical details
Born	(1893-11-06)November 6, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 6, 1960(1960-05-06) (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1915–1920	Illinois
Position(s)	Forward
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Basketball
1920–1921	Allegheny
1921–1923	Washington University
1924–1925	Kentucky
American football career
Personal information
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lake View (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.)
College:	Illinois (1915–1920)
Position:	Guard
Career history
As a player:
Detroit Heralds (1920)
As a coach:
Allegheny (1920)
Career highlights and awards
All-American (1919)
Career NFL statistics
Games: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Applegran attended the University of Illinois and played football and basketball. During the 1919 season, Applegran earned All-American honors as a guard for the Fighting Illini football team.^[1] He later played professional football for the Detroit Heralds for the 1920 season before beginning his coaching career.^[2]

Applegran, who served in World Wars I and II and rose to the rank of colonel,^[2] finished his career at South Shore High School in Chicago, Illinois. At the school, Applegran was known for a booming baritone voice that required no amplification during pep rallies held in the large auditorium.