Tynes Hildebrand

Tynes Hildebrand, Sr.
Biographical details
Born(1931-02-25)February 25, 1931
Florien, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 2024(2024-07-28) (aged 93)
Flower Mound, Texas, U.S.
Alma materNorthwestern State University
Playing career
1950–1954Northwestern State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1957–1965Natchitoches HS
1965–1980Northwestern State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1983–1996Northwestern State
Head coaching record
Overall187–203
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
2× Gulf State Conference Coach of the Year (1966, 1975)
Inductee of the NSU Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Tynes Hildebrand Sr. (February 25, 1931 – July 28, 2024) was an American basketball coach and athletic director. Hildebrand was the head basketball coach at Northwestern State University from 1965 to 1980, compiling an overall record of 187–203. He later served as athletic director for Northwestern State from 1983 to 1996. Hildebrand was elected to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Hildebrand died in Flower Mound, Texas on July 28, 2024, at the age of 93.

While a student at Northwestern State, Hildebrand lettered in basketball and track and field.