Babe McCarthy
McCarthy circa 1963 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1923 Baldwyn, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 1975 (aged 51) Baldwyn, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1955–1965 | Mississippi State |
| 1966–1967 | George Washington |
| 1967–1970 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
| 1970–1972 | Memphis Pros |
| 1972–1973 | Dallas Chaparrals |
| 1973–1974 | Kentucky Colonels |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 175–103 (NCAA) 280–284 (ABA) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 4 SEC regular season (1959, 1961–1963) | |
| Awards | |
| 3× SEC Coach of the Year (1961–1963) ABA Coach of the Year (1974) | |
James Harrison "Babe" McCarthy (October 1, 1923 – March 17, 1975), was an American professional and collegiate basketball coach. McCarthy was originally from Baldwyn, Mississippi. McCarthy may best be remembered for Mississippi State's appearance in the 1963 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament when his all-white team sneaked out of town in order to face Loyola University Chicago, which had four black starters.
In March 1975, McCarthy died as a result of colon cancer.