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Dean Nicholson

  • Class
    1950
  • Induction
    1983
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball, Baseball, Coach
Only four time all-conference basketball player in school history (1947-50). Scored 1,377 points and led CWU to first-ever appearance in national tournament in 1950. Won Evergreen Conference batting title in 1950. Most successful basketball coach in NAIA national tournament history. Career mark of 464-178 (through 1985 season).
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