James Abram Kase (May 18, 1888 – ) was an American basketball coach. Born in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, he was a graduate of the Danville (Penn.) Chautauqa College of Physical Training.[1] He became the head coach for the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team for the 1911–12 season, compiling a record of 6–11. He later served as the physical director at Indiana University.[2] In 1942, he was living in Danville, Pennsylvania, and was employed as a salesman in 40 Pennsylvania counties for the Dr. L. D. Le Gear Medicine Co.[3]
 Kase from The Arbutus, 1912 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 18, 1888 Columbia County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1911–1912 | Indiana |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 6–11 |
References
edit- ^ The Arbutus 1911, p. 255.
- ^ Draft registration card for James Abram Kase, born May 18, 1888, employed as the physical director at Indiana University in Bloomington. Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Monroe County, Indiana; Roll: 1653568; Draft Board: 0.
- ^ Draft registration card for James Abram Kase, Sr., born May 18, 1888 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Ancestry.com. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 156.