Gene Shue
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Eugene William "Gene" Shue (born December 18, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional basketball player and coach.
Shue spent ten years as a player and 22 years as a coach in the National Basketball Association. Shue was an NBA All-Star five consecutive times (1958-62) and was named All-NBA First Team once (1960). As a coach, he guided the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA Finals 1977, but eventually lost to the Bill Walton-led Portland Trail Blazers.
| Preceded by Buddy Jeannette |
Baltimore Bullets Head Coach 1966–1973 |
Succeeded by K. C. Jones |
| Preceded by Kevin Loughery |
Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach 1973–1977 |
Succeeded by Billy Cunningham |
| Preceded by Cotton Fitzsimmons |
San Diego Clippers Head Coach 1978–1980 |
Succeeded by Paul Silas |
| Preceded by Dick Motta |
Washington Bullets Head Coach 1980–1986 |
Succeeded by Kevin Loughery |
| Preceded by Don Chaney |
Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach 1987–1989 |
Succeeded by Don Casey |
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