Dan Magill
Dan Magill | |
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| Born | Daniel Hamilton Magill Jr. January 25, 1921 Athens, Georgia, US |
| Died | August 23, 2014 (aged 93) Athens, Georgia, US |
| Burial place | Oconee Hill Cemetery |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia (ABJ) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, sports information director, tennis head coach |
| Years active | 1945–1995 |
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| Spouse |
Rosemary Reynaud Magill
(m. 1945) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Military career | |
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | Pacific theater of World War II |
| Coaching career | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Tennis | |
| 1954–1988 | Georgia |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 706–183 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| National (1985, 1987) SEC (13 outdoor, 8 indoor) | |
| Awards | |
| Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame | |
| Records | |
| Most wins by any coach in NCAA history | |
Daniel Hamilton Magill Jr. (January 25, 1921 – August 23, 2014) was an American journalist and sports administrator, known for his association with the University of Georgia Bulldogs.