Barney Wilson

Barney Wilson
Biographical details
Born(1912-02-23)February 23, 1912
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1999(1999-04-06) (aged 87)
Tennessee, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1947–1951William & Mary
Head coaching record
Overall80–40

Bernard Edgar "Barney" Wilson Jr. (February 23, 1912 – April 6, 1999) was the head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team from 1947 to 1951. He led the Tribe to a 43–20 mark in Southern Conference play and 80–40 overall. Wilson holds the W&M all-time highest win percentage (.667) for men's basketball coaches who have coached 100+ games at the college.

Wilson attended Tennessee Wesleyan University and Eastern Kentucky University. He later worked in the insurance industry. He died in 1999.