Carlisle Cutchin
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Carlisle Cutchin was an American football, baseball, and basketball coach at Murray State University
(then known as Murray State Normal School, Murray State Normal School and Teachers College, and Murray State Teachers College).
Cutchin joined Murray State in 1925 as the school's football and basketball coach. From 1925 to 1941 he led the basketball team to a 296-96 record and three appearances in the NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, where the Thoroughbreds finished third in 1938
and second in 1941
. As head football, Cutchin coached Murray State to a 37–11–4 record over six seasons. His .750 winning percentage as football coach is the highest in school history. Cutchin was also the head baseball coach at Murray State from 1928–32, in 1941, and from 1946 to 53. His record as baseball coach is 47–91–3.
In 1947, Cutchin was once again hired to coach Murray State basketball after the resignation of John Miller
. The finished the year 11–10 under Cutchin.
Cutchin Field, the home field for Murray State's soccer teams and Cutchin Fieldhouse
, Murray State's volleyball arena are named after Carlisle Cutchin. He was inducted into the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1970; the first ever coach to receive the honor.
Murray State University
Murray State University, located in the city of Murray, Kentucky, is a four-year public university with approximately 10,400 students. The school is Kentucky’s only public university to be listed in the U.S.News & World Report regional university top tier for the past 20 consecutive years...
(then known as Murray State Normal School, Murray State Normal School and Teachers College, and Murray State Teachers College).
Cutchin joined Murray State in 1925 as the school's football and basketball coach. From 1925 to 1941 he led the basketball team to a 296-96 record and three appearances in the NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, where the Thoroughbreds finished third in 1938
1938 NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1938 NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was held in March at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The 2nd annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format . This was the first tournament to expand to 32 teams...
and second in 1941
1941 NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1941 NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was held in March at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The 5th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format . The third time was the charm for the Aztecs of San Diego State...
. As head football, Cutchin coached Murray State to a 37–11–4 record over six seasons. His .750 winning percentage as football coach is the highest in school history. Cutchin was also the head baseball coach at Murray State from 1928–32, in 1941, and from 1946 to 53. His record as baseball coach is 47–91–3.
In 1947, Cutchin was once again hired to coach Murray State basketball after the resignation of John Miller
John Miller (basketball coach)
John Miller is an American basketball coach who served as the head coach of the Murray State Teachers College men's basketball team from 1942-1947....
. The finished the year 11–10 under Cutchin.
Cutchin Field, the home field for Murray State's soccer teams and Cutchin Fieldhouse
Racer Arena
Racer Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Murray, Kentucky. It is the current home of the Murray State University women's volleyball team and is the largest capacity volleyball-only facility among NCAA Division I schools....
, Murray State's volleyball arena are named after Carlisle Cutchin. He was inducted into the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1970; the first ever coach to receive the honor.