Mike Morrow

Dewey Morrow

Biographical Information

Mike Morrow coached San Diego High School from 1926-1950, winning 14 Southern California titles. He had his integrated team sleep in the Long Beach Poly gym if the local hotel wouldn't let his black players appear. He then coached San Diego City College. He later was 82-64-1 as head coach of the University of San Diego from 1958-1963. He helped develop Jim Wilson, Jack Harshman, Solly Hemus, Duane Pillette, John Ritchey and Bob Usher.

Sources

• San Diego Hall of Champions
• San Diego Union-Tribune