Ralph Hodge (April 28, 1953 – November 29, 2018) was an American college basketball head coach for Olivet Nazarene University.

Ralph Hodge
Biographical details
Born(1953-04-28)April 28, 1953
Decatur, Illinois
DiedNovember 29, 2018(2018-11-29) (aged 65)
Chicago, Illinois
Playing career
1971–1975Olivet Nazarene
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1979–2018Olivet Nazarene
Head coaching record
Overall775–487

Career

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Hodge became the head coach at Olivet Nazarene in 1979.[1] He is one of only 78 college head coaches to win 600 games.[2] As of 2012, Hodge's 671 wins at the school placed him third on the all-time list for NAIA Division II.[3]

Death

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Hodge died on November 29, 2018, at the age of 65.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Ahrens, Tim. "Olivet basketball coach now Mr. 600" Archived 2013-06-28 at archive.today. Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.), December 4, 2008. Retrieved on May 21, 2013.
  2. ^ "Ralph Hodge". Olivet Nazarene University. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
  3. ^ National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. "NAIA Division 2 MBB WINNINGEST ACTIVE COACHES (BY WINS)". Retrieved on May 21, 2013.
  4. ^ Bonty, Jeff (November 29, 2018). "Olivet men's basketball coach Ralph Hodge dies". Daily Journal. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
  5. ^ "Ralph Hodge obituary". Daily Journal. November 30, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.