Wade, Margaret (1912–1995)
Wade, Margaret (1912–1995)
American basketball player and coach. Born Dec 30, 1912, in McCool, Mississippi; died Feb 16, 1995; graduate of Delta State University, 1933.
Legendary basketball coach of Delta State University, gave her name to the Wade Trophy, which is awarded annually to the top women's collegiate player; played in college and 2 years with Tupelo Red Wings, but a knee injury ended career; coached high school basketball in Mississippi (1933–54); coached Delta State (1973–79), winning 3 AIAW national championships (1975–77). Inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame (1985).
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