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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 basketball coach who led Long Island University to two NIT titles and developed the 1-3-1 zone defense. He also wrote sports books and influenced the 3-second rule.
Clair Francis Bee (March 2, 1896 – May 20, 1983) 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. Bee was known as the "Innovator".
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.
Mar 12, 1981 · Clair Bee was acknowledged as a brilliant college coach (he was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1968), an innovator (he devised the 1-3-1 defense and recommended the three-second rule in...
During a 20-year tenure (1931-1951) at LIU, Bee compiled an unbelievable 357-79 record. Bee ended his career with a remarkable .827 lifetime winning percentage. He is member of the National Basketball Hall of Fame.
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November 19, 1954: Resigns as Head Coach of Baltimore Bullets. Checkout the Clair Bee coaching record, awards, full records as a player and more on Basketball-Reference.com.
