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Virgil Ballard

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Virgil Ballard
Biographical details
BornDecember 18, 1903[1][2]
De Leon, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 1990(1990-08-23) (aged 86)
Fort Davis, Texas, U.S.[3]
Alma materAustin College[4]
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1934Texas Tech (assistant)
Basketball
1934–1935Texas Tech

Charles Virgil Ballard[3] (December 18, 1903 – August 23, 1990) was the fifth head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team during the Matador's 1934–35 season. He garnered a 15–9 record, including the team's 100th win, a one-point victory over House of David.[5] Ballard also served as an assistant football coach under Texas Tech head coach Pete Cawthon during the Matador's 1934 season.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Texas, Comanche County Records, 1858-1955. FamilySearch. Retrieved April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Orville, Lee (May 1, 1940). "The Sports Barker". The Paris News. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Staff (December 2, 1990). "Obituaries: Charles Virgil Ballard". The McAllen Monitor. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Staff (June 30, 1935). "Tech Graduate and Coach Are Wed Saturday". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "Men's Basketball: Past Season Results". Texas Tech Athletics. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved August 13, 2007.
  6. ^ "2010 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Media Guide" (PDF). Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University. p. 68. Retrieved July 6, 2011.