Henry Lannigan

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Henry Hayden Lannigan (1863-1930) was the first head basketball coach in the University of Virginia basketball history from 1905-1929. He accumulated a record of 254-95 (.728). During his tenure he improved the track program and introduced boxing and basketball. The current venue used by the Cavalier track & field teams, Lannigan Field, is named in his honor. He is buried in the University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium.

Preceded by
none		 Virginia Head Men's Basketball Coach
1905 – 1929		 Succeeded by
Roy Randall


Lannigan • Randall • Tebell • Male • McCann • Gibson • Holland • Jones • Gillen • Leitao

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