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Clair Francis Bee (March 2, 1896 – May 20, 1983) was an American basketball coach who led the team at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York to undefeated seasons in 1936 and 1939, as well as two National Invitation Tournament titles in 1939 and 1941.
Clair Bee was a legendary college basketball coach and contributor who developed the 1-3-1 zone defense and the 3-second rule. He led Long Island University to two NIT championships and 43 consecutive wins in the 1930s and 1940s.
May 21, 1983 · Clair Bee, one of the most acclaimed college basketball coaches of his time, died yesterday of cardiac arrest in Cleveland at the age of 87. Mr.
Clair Francis Bee (March 2, 1896 – May 20, 1983) was an American basketball coach who led the team at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York to undefeated seasons in 1936 and 1939, as well as two National Invitation Tournament titles in 1939 and 1941.
Clair Bee. Administrator, Men's Basketball Induction Class of 2000. Clair Bee coached basketball at Long Island University and Rider University for a total of 21 years, compiling a career record of 412-87. His .826 winning percentage is the highest of any coach in NCAA history.
Clair Bee, 1991. Long Island University. Commonly referred to as "The Coach of Coaches," Bee is one of the most recognized men in the history of basketball. He left permanent impressions on the game with his development of the three-second rule, the 1-3-1 zone and the box-and-one defense.
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Clair Bee was a college basketball coach and author of the Chip Hilton series of books. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia, and coached at Long Island University, where he won two National Invitational Tournaments.
