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Tarkanian, Jerry(Tark the Shark)
Currently alive, at 77 years of age.
Nationality: American
Categories: Basketball Coach, Coach
1930 - Jerry Tarkanian, born on the 8th of August in Euclid, Ohio, United States. Also known as "Tark the Shark", is a former college basketball coach known for colorful behavior, including habitually chewing on a towel during games, and for his public criticisms of and clashes with the NCAA.
1955 - Graduated in Fresno State University.
1956 - 1957 - Head basketball coach for San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno.
1958 - Head basketball coach for Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California.
1959 - 1960 - Head basketball coach for Redlands High School in Redlands, California.
1961 - 1966 - Head basketball coach for Riverside City College.
1966 - 1968 - Head basketball coach for Pasadena City College.
1968 - 1973 - Head basketball coach for California State University at Long Beach.
1973 - 1992 - Head basketball coach for University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
1992 - Initiated lawsuit against NCAA, charging that investigations unfairly targeted Tarkanian's programs.
- Head coach of San Antonio Spurs.
1995 - Head basketball coach for California State University at Fresno.
2005 - His colorful autobiography, "Runnin' Rebel: Shark Tales of "Extra Benefits", Frank Sinatra and Winning it All" was released in October and was a major national seller.
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Runnin' Rebel: Shark Tales of "Extra Benefits", Frank Sinatra and Winning It All by Jerry Tarkanian (Hardcover - Oct 1, 2005) No matter where his basketball travels took him during his 31 seasons in NCAA Division I college basketball, controversy has never been far behind Jerry Tarkanian. The legendary former coach of the...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Swee'Pea and Other Playground Legends: Tales of Drugs, Violence and Basketball by John Valenti and Ron Naclerio (Paperback - Dec 17, 1990)  |
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Winning basketball systems by Jerry Tarkanian (Paperback - May 17, 1981) |
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Winning Basketball: Drills and Fundamentals by Jerry Tarkanian (Hardcover - Jun 17, 1983) |
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Shark Attack: Jerry Tarkanian and His Battle With the Ncaa and Unlv by Jerry Tarkanian and Don Yaeger (Hardcover - Apr 17, 1992)  |
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Tark: College Basketball's Winningest Coach by Jerry Tarkanian and Terry Pluto (Hardcover - Nov 17, 1988) |
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Honeymoon in Vegas (DVD) Writer-director Andrew Bergman is capable of funny, funny stuff, but this movie runs out of jokes long before it runs out of comic ideas. The result is a series of comedy concepts that never get past...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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1990 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship - UNLV vs. Duke (DVD) Jerry Tarkanian, a.k.a "the Shark," leads UNLV to a national championship as they blow out Duke by 30 points in the NCAA final. The Runnin' Rebels become the first team ranked #1 in the preseason... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Honeymoon in Vegas (VHS Tape) Writer-director Andrew Bergman is capable of funny, funny stuff, but this movie runs out of jokes long before it runs out of comic ideas. The result is a series of comedy concepts that never get past... |
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