Cotton Fitzsimmons

Basketball Coach

Birthday October 7, 1931

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Hannibal, MO

DEATH DATE Jul 24, 2004 (72)

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About

NBA coach who was largely responsible for the Phoenix Suns' success in the late 1980's and early 90's.

Before Fame

He began his career by coaching at Moberly Junior College.

Trivia

In 1979, he was the NBA's Coach of the Year.

Family Life

He was married to JoAnn Fitzsimmons and he had a son named Gary.

Associated With

He coached Charles Barkley on the Suns.