Edgar Diddle
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Edgar A. Diddle (March 12, 1895 in Gradyville, Kentucky, United States - January 2, 1970) was a college men's basketball coach. He is known for coaching at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky from 1922 to 1964. Diddle became the first coach in history to coach 1,000 games at one school. Diddle was known for waving a Red Towel around along the sidelines during his games. He was known to wave, toss, and chew on this towel, and even cover his face in times of disappointment. Diddle experienced only five losing seasons in 42 years and overall, averaged 25 wins per year.
He played for Centre College's undefeated 1919 basketball team.
E.A. Diddle Arena, the basketball venue at WKU, built in 1963, is named for him.
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