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Clair Francis Bee (March 2, 1896 – May 20, 1983) was an American basketball coach who led the team at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York to undefeated seasons in 1936 and 1939, as well as two National Invitation Tournament titles in 1939 and 1941.
May 21, 1983 · Clair Bee, one of the most acclaimed college basketball coaches of his time, died yesterday of cardiac arrest in Cleveland at the age of 87. Mr.
Clair Francis Bee (March 2, 1896 – May 20, 1983) led the team at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York to undefeated seasons in 1936 and 1939, as well as two National Invitation Tournament titles in 1939 and 1941. Bee was known as the "Innovator".
Clair Bee was a legendary basketball coach who led Long Island University to two NIT titles and developed the 1-3-1 zone defense. He also wrote sports books and influenced the 3-second rule.
Jan 7, 1980 · Bee loved his mother, loved sports and loved to write. And the books gave Bee, a shrewd businessman, a pretty good nest egg. But while all these factors contributed to his creative...
Clair Francis Bee (March 2, 1896 – May 20, 1983) was an American basketball coach, who led the team at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York to undefeated seasons in 1936 and 1939, as well as two National Invitation Tournament titles in 1939 and 1941.
Mar 12, 1981 · Bee and his players were caught up in a win-or-else syndrome. The more they won, the bigger the attraction they were, and the more people paid to see them play. And the more money they made, the...
