Russell Beichly

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Russell J. Beichly (October 27, 1902 – April 20, 1996) was the Akron Zips men's basketball head coach^[1] from 1941 to 1959. In 19 seasons, he guided the team to a 288–144 record. Beichly was named Columbus Dispatch Ohio College Basketball Coach of the Year in 1959, following a 21–2 season. A Wittenberg University graduate, Beichly coached Akron West High School to five straight OHSAA state tournament appearances (1931–1935), including a state championship in 1932.

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