AKA Lowell Fitzsimmons

Born: 7-Oct-1931
Birthplace: Hannibal, MO
Died: 24-Jul-2004
Location of death: Phoenix, AZ
Cause of death: Cancer - Lung

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Basketball

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: 21 seasons as NBA head coach

Wife: JoAnn (m. 1978, until his death, one son)
Son: Gary

    University: Hannibal-LaGrange Junior College, Hannibal, MO
    University: Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
    Coach: Moberly Junior College, Moberly, MO (1956-67)
    Coach: Kansas State University (1968-70)

    NBA Coach of the Year 1978/79
    NBA Coach of the Year 1988/89
    Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 1981
    Stroke

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Phoenix Suns Head Coach (1996)
    Phoenix Suns Head Coach (1988-92)
    San Antonio Spurs Head Coach (1984-86)
    Kansas City Kings Head Coach (1978-84)
    Buffalo Braves Head Coach (1977-78)
    Atlanta Hawks Head Coach (1972-76)
    Phoenix Suns Head Coach (1970-72)

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