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{{Short description|American basketball player and coach}}
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| name = John Longfellow
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1901|09|20}}
| sport = [[Basketball]]
| birth_place = [[Leesburg, Indiana]], U.S.
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| death_date = {{death date and age|1977|11|08|1901|9|20}}
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| death_place = [[Elkhart, Indiana]], U.S.
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| alma_mater = [[Manchester College (Indiana)|Manchester]]
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| player_team1 = Manchester Spartans
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| coach_years1 = 1922–1924
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| coach_team1 = [[Warsaw_Community_High_School|Leesburg HS]]
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| coach_years1 = 1948–1954
| coach_years2 = 1924–1928
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| coach_team1 = [[Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball|Indiana State]]
| coach_team2 = [[NorthWood_High_School|Nappannee HS]]
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| overall_record = 120–59
| coach_years3 = 1928–1929
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| bowl_record =
| coach_team3 = [[Blackford_High_School_(Indiana)|Hartford City HS]]
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| championships = 1949 Mid-West Tournament<br />1950 NAIA State (Indiana) Title<br />'''1950 NAIA National Title'''<br />'''1951 Pan-American Games Gold Medal'''<br />1952 NAIA Regional Title<br />1953 NAIA District 21 Title<br />1954 NAIA District 21 Title
| coach_team4 = [[Elkhart_Community_Schools|Elkhart HS]]
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| coach_team5 = [[Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball|Indiana State]]
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| overall_record = 122–64 (college)
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| tournament_record = 16-3
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| championships = 1949 Mid-West Tournament<br />1950 NAIA State (Indiana) Title<br />'''1950 NAIA National Title'''<br />'''1951 Pan-American Games Gold Medal'''<br />1952 NAIA Regional Title<br />1953 NAIA District 21 Title<br />1954 NAIA District 21 Title
| awards = NAIA Hall of Fame (1960)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nXYqAAAAMAAJ&q=john+l+longfellow+terre+haute+indiana&pg=RA4-PA57 |title = JOHPER: Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation|year = 1960}}</ref><br/>Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame (1967)<br/>Indiana State University Hall of Fame<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hoopshall.com/hall-of-fame/john-l.-longfellow/?back=HallofFame2|title=John L. Longfellow - Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame}}</ref> (1984)
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'''John L. Longfellow''' was an American [[basketball]] coach and player. He is best known as National Title winning-head men's basketball coach at [[Indiana State University]] as well as leading the USA to a Gold Medal in the 1951 Pan-Am Games.
'''John Landis Longfellow''' (1901-1977) was an American [[basketball]] coach and player. He is best known as National Title winning-head men's basketball coach at [[Indiana State University]] as well as leading the [[United_States_men%27s_national_basketball_team|USA National Team]] to a gold medal in the 1951 Pan-Am Games.


Born in [[Warsaw, Indiana]], Longfellow was an outstanding Indiana high school coach for the Hartford City Airdales, the Leesburg Blue Blazers and the Nappanee Bulldogs. However, his greatest success came with the Elkhart Blazers. All told, his teams won over 375&nbsp;games and 24 state tourney titles in 19&nbsp;years of coaching.
Born in [[Warsaw, Indiana]], Longfellow was a notable Indiana high school coach for the [[Leesburg, Indiana|Leesburg]] Blue Blazers, the [[Nappanee, Indiana|Nappanee]] Bulldogs and the [[Hartford City, Indiana|Hartford City]] Airedales. However, his greatest success came with the Elkhart Blazers. All told, his teams won over 375&nbsp;games and 24 state tourney titles in 19&nbsp;years of coaching; two of his best players were the Brothers Patanelli, [[Matt Patanelli]] and [[Joe Patanelli]].


He moved to [[Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball|Indiana State]] University, replacing the legendary [[John Wooden]]. In his first season, he led the Sycamores to the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City, they finished 4th. In 1950, the Sycamores won the NAIA National Title. Based on their finish, the eligible (those returning for the next season) Sycamores and Coach Longfellow were invited to represent the United States in the 1951 [[Pan-American Games]]. Longfellow served as Co-Head Coach and led the American squad to the Gold Medal, the first of many basketball Gold Medals in the Pan-American Games for the USA National Team.
He moved to [[Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball|Indiana State]] University, replacing the legendary [[John Wooden]]. In his first season, he led the Sycamores to the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City, they finished 4th. In 1950, the Sycamores won the NAIA National Title. Based on their finish, the eligible (those returning for the next season) Sycamores and Coach Longfellow were invited to represent the United States in the 1951 [[Pan-American Games]]. Longfellow served as co-head coach and led the American squad to the gold medal, the first of many basketball gold medals in the Pan-American Games for the USA National Team.


While at [[Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball|Indiana State]], he coached some of their most successful players; [[Duane Klueh]], [[Dick Atha]], Don McDonald, Sam Richardson, [[Lenny Rzeszewski]], and Rob Royer. He is currently in 5th place in career in coaching victories. Stress-related heart problems led to his retirement from coaching early in the 1954-55 season, he moved into Athletic Administration at Indiana State.
While at [[Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball|Indiana State]], he coached some of their most successful players; [[Duane Klueh]], [[Dick Atha]], Don McDonald, Sam Richardson, [[Lenny Rzeszewski]], and [[Bob Royer]]. He is currently tied (with [[Glenn M. Curtis]] in 4th place in career in coaching victories; Curtis does lead in winning percentage (73.1% to 65.6%). Stress-related heart problems led to his retirement from coaching early in the 1954-55 season, he remained as the Athletic Director until his retirement from the University in 1959.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://gosycamores.com/hof.aspx?hof=14 | title=John L. Longfellow (1984) - Hall of Fame}}</ref>


He was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1960;<ref name="naiahonors">{{cite web|url=http://www.naiahonors.com/hall-of-fame|title=Hall of Fame - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|publisher=naiahonors.com|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref> the [[Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame]] in 1967; the Indiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.<ref name="gosycamores.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1549780|title=Indiana State University Athletics Hall Of Fame Members - GoSycamores.com : Official Web Site of Indiana State Athletics|publisher=gosycamores.com|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref> In 2000, his 1949-50 NAIA National Title Team was inducted into the Indiana State University Hall of Fame.<ref name="gosycamores.com"/>
He was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1960;<ref name="naiahonors">{{cite web|url=http://www.naiahonors.com/hall-of-fame|title=Hall of Fame - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|publisher=naiahonors.com|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref> the [[Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame]] in 1967; the Indiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.<ref name="gosycamores.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1549780|title=Indiana State University Athletics Hall Of Fame Members - GoSycamores.com : Official Web Site of Indiana State Athletics|publisher=gosycamores.com|accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref> In 2000, his 1949-50 NAIA National Title Team was inducted into the Indiana State University Hall of Fame.<ref name="gosycamores.com"/>
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| conference = 7–1
| conference = 7–1
| confstanding = 1st
| confstanding = 1st
| postseason = [[1949 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NAIA Semifinals]]
| postseason = [[1949 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament|NAIA National Semifinals]]
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| conference = 7–2
| conference = 7–2
| confstanding = 1st
| confstanding = 1st
| postseason = [[1950 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NAIA Champions]]
| postseason = [[1950 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament|NAIA Champions]]
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| conference = 7–5
| conference = 7–5
| confstanding = 2nd
| confstanding = 2nd
| postseason = [[1952 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NAIA Second Round]]
| postseason = [[1952 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament|NAIA Second Round]]
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| conference = 8–4
| conference = 8–4
| confstanding = 2nd
| confstanding = 2nd
| postseason = [[1953 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NAIA Semfinals]]
| postseason = [[1953 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament|NAIA Semifinals]]
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| conference = 5–7
| conference = 5–7
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| postseason = [[1954 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NAIA First Round]]
| postseason = [[1954 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament|NAIA First Round]]
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Latest revision as of 11:20, 30 October 2024

John Longfellow
Biographical details
Born(1901-09-20)September 20, 1901
Leesburg, Indiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 8, 1977(1977-11-08) (aged 76)
Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
Alma materManchester
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1922–1924Leesburg HS
1924–1928Nappannee HS
1928–1929Hartford City HS
1929–1948Elkhart HS
1948–1954Indiana State
Head coaching record
Overall122–64 (college)
Tournaments16-3
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1949 Mid-West Tournament
1950 NAIA State (Indiana) Title
1950 NAIA National Title
1951 Pan-American Games Gold Medal
1952 NAIA Regional Title
1953 NAIA District 21 Title
1954 NAIA District 21 Title
Awards
NAIA Hall of Fame (1960)[1]
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame (1967)
Indiana State University Hall of Fame[2] (1984)

John Landis Longfellow (1901-1977) was an American basketball coach and player. He is best known as National Title winning-head men's basketball coach at Indiana State University as well as leading the USA National Team to a gold medal in the 1951 Pan-Am Games.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana, Longfellow was a notable Indiana high school coach for the Leesburg Blue Blazers, the Nappanee Bulldogs and the Hartford City Airedales. However, his greatest success came with the Elkhart Blazers. All told, his teams won over 375 games and 24 state tourney titles in 19 years of coaching; two of his best players were the Brothers Patanelli, Matt Patanelli and Joe Patanelli.

He moved to Indiana State University, replacing the legendary John Wooden. In his first season, he led the Sycamores to the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City, they finished 4th. In 1950, the Sycamores won the NAIA National Title. Based on their finish, the eligible (those returning for the next season) Sycamores and Coach Longfellow were invited to represent the United States in the 1951 Pan-American Games. Longfellow served as co-head coach and led the American squad to the gold medal, the first of many basketball gold medals in the Pan-American Games for the USA National Team.

While at Indiana State, he coached some of their most successful players; Duane Klueh, Dick Atha, Don McDonald, Sam Richardson, Lenny Rzeszewski, and Bob Royer. He is currently tied (with Glenn M. Curtis in 4th place in career in coaching victories; Curtis does lead in winning percentage (73.1% to 65.6%). Stress-related heart problems led to his retirement from coaching early in the 1954-55 season, he remained as the Athletic Director until his retirement from the University in 1959.[3]

He was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1960;[4] the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1967; the Indiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.[5] In 2000, his 1949-50 NAIA National Title Team was inducted into the Indiana State University Hall of Fame.[5]

Head coaching record

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Indiana State Sycamores (Indiana Intercollegiate Conference) (1948–1950)
1948–49 Indiana State 24–8 7–1 1st NAIA National Semifinals
1949–50 Indiana State 27–8 7–2 1st NAIA Champions
Indiana State Sycamores (Indiana Collegiate Conference) (1950–1954)
1950–51 Indiana State 15–10 8–4 1st
1951–52 Indiana State 19–10 7–5 2nd NAIA Second Round
1952–53 Indiana State 23–8 8–4 2nd NAIA Semifinals
1953–54 Indiana State 12–15 5–7 NAIA First Round
1954–55 Indiana State 2–5 1–1
Indiana State: 122–64 (.656) 43–24 (.642)
Total: 122–64 (.656)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

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  1. ^ "JOHPER: Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation". 1960.
  2. ^ "John L. Longfellow - Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame".
  3. ^ "John L. Longfellow (1984) - Hall of Fame".
  4. ^ "Hall of Fame - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics". naiahonors.com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Indiana State University Athletics Hall Of Fame Members - GoSycamores.com : Official Web Site of Indiana State Athletics". gosycamores.com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
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