Charlie T. Black
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Charles Terence "Charlie" Black (January 5, 1901 – December 14, 1988) was an American standout college basketball player for the University of Kansas
in the early 1920s, and, later, the head coach for the University of Nebraska
for six seasons.
year of 1921–22. Playing for Hall of Fame coach Phog Allen
, he helped guide the Jayhawks to three Missouri Valley Conference
(MVC) championships and two retroactively named national championships during his three-year playing career. Kansas accumulated a 49–6 overall record (47–3 in conference play) while Black played for the team. He was a two-time all-conference, two-time All-American
and one-time Helms Foundation National Player of the Year.
In 1921–22, the Jayhawks went 16–2 (15–1 MVC) to win their first of two consecutive national championships and first of six consecutive conference championships. It was their best record in seven years, and Black’s ability at the guard position alongside Paul Endacott
was the biggest reason for their success. The following year, Black’s junior
season, Kansas finished 17–1 (16–0 MVC). In 1923–24, his senior
year, Kansas failed to win their third straight national championship when they finished 16–3. However, they finished 15–1 and claimed another Missouri Valley Conference title.
Black was named a Helms Foundation
All-American in his final two seasons. Helms also honored him as their national player of the year following the 1923–24 season, making him the second player in a row from Kansas to be given that honor (Endacott earned it in 1922–23) and also the school's second overall recipient.
at Nebraska. He served at this position from 1926–27 through 1931–32 and compiled an overall record of 51–57, including a 5–7 record against his alma mater.
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University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
in the early 1920s, and, later, the head coach for the University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a public research university located in the city of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Nebraska...
for six seasons.
Player
Black enrolled at Kansas in the fall of 1920 and became eligible to play for the men’s basketball team in his sophomoreSophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
year of 1921–22. Playing for Hall of Fame coach Phog Allen
Phog Allen
Forrest Clare "Phog" Allen was an American basketball and baseball player, coach of American football, basketball, and baseball, college athletics administrator, and osteopathic physician...
, he helped guide the Jayhawks to three Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
(MVC) championships and two retroactively named national championships during his three-year playing career. Kansas accumulated a 49–6 overall record (47–3 in conference play) while Black played for the team. He was a two-time all-conference, two-time All-American
NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
The NCAA Men's Basketball All-American teams are honorary teams made up of those NCAA basketball players voted the best in the country by a variety of organizations.-History:...
and one-time Helms Foundation National Player of the Year.
In 1921–22, the Jayhawks went 16–2 (15–1 MVC) to win their first of two consecutive national championships and first of six consecutive conference championships. It was their best record in seven years, and Black’s ability at the guard position alongside Paul Endacott
Paul Endacott
Paul Endacott was a well-known collegiate basketball player in the 1920s. The Lawrence, Kansas native attended University of Kansas from 1919 to 1923. Playing under Hall of Fame coach Phog Allen, Endacott led Kansas to consecutive Helms Foundation national championships in 1922 and 1923. In 1923...
was the biggest reason for their success. The following year, Black’s junior
Junior (education)
"Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman...
season, Kansas finished 17–1 (16–0 MVC). In 1923–24, his senior
Senior (education)
Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:...
year, Kansas failed to win their third straight national championship when they finished 16–3. However, they finished 15–1 and claimed another Missouri Valley Conference title.
Black was named a Helms Foundation
Helms Athletic Foundation
The Helms Athletic Foundation was an athletic foundation based in Los Angeles, founded in 1936 by Bill Schroeder and Paul Helms. It put together a panel of experts to select National Champion teams and make All-America team selections in a number of college sports including football and basketball...
All-American in his final two seasons. Helms also honored him as their national player of the year following the 1923–24 season, making him the second player in a row from Kansas to be given that honor (Endacott earned it in 1922–23) and also the school's second overall recipient.
Coach
Several years after finishing his playing career at Kansas, Black became the head coach for the men’s basketball teamNebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college basketball. The program saw its first game in 1896 playing 7-on-7 basketball. The first collegiate game was against Nebraska Wesleyan University...
at Nebraska. He served at this position from 1926–27 through 1931–32 and compiled an overall record of 51–57, including a 5–7 record against his alma mater.
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