Pittsburg State University

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Pittsburg State University

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Founded 1903 as the Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School.

Location:
Pittsburg, KS

Founding Date:
1903

Team:
Gorillas

Mascot:
Gus the Gorilla

Enrollment:
7000

Official Website:
http://www.pittstate.edu/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Robert L. Bagby Business c. 1944 CEO of A. G. Edwards

Gary Busey Actor 29-Jun-1944 The Buddy Holly Story

Dennis Franchione Football 28-Mar-1951 Texas A&M Head Coach, 2003-07

Lon Kruger Basketball 19-Aug-1952 UNLV Head Coach

H. Lee Scott Business 14-Mar-1949 CEO of Wal-Mart, 2000-09

COACHES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Dennis Franchione Football 28-Mar-1951 Texas A&M Head Coach, 2003-07

Lon Kruger Basketball 19-Aug-1952 UNLV Head Coach

Gary Patterson Football 13-Feb-1960 Head Coach, Texas Christian

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