Babe McCarthy College coach

James Harrison "Babe" McCarthy (October 1, 1923 – March 17, 1975), was an American professional and collegiate basketball coach. McCarthy was originally from Baldwyn, Mississippi. McCarthy may best be remembered for Mississippi State's appearance in the 1963 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament when his all-white team sneaked out of town in order to face Loyola University Chicago, which had four black starters.In March 1975, McCarthy died as a result of colon cancer.

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Alias (AKA)	McCarthy James Harrison; McCarthy James H.
Birth date	October 01, 1923
Date of death	March 17, 1975
Place of death	Baldwyn Mississippi , Mississippi

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coached team	Kentucky Colonels Memphis Sounds New Orleans Buccaneers Dallas Chaparrals Mississippi State Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs George Washington Colonials men's basketball
overall record	169-85