 Gunning from the 1949 Parnassus | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 4, 1914 Shelbyville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1991 (aged 76) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Shelbyville (Shelbyville, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1934–1937) |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1937–1938 | Whiting Ciesar All-Americans |
| 1945 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
| As coach: | |
| 1938–1948 | Western New Mexico |
| 1948–1951 | Wichita State |
| 1951–1960 | Connersville HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kenneth Woodrow Gunning (June 4, 1914 – April 2, 1991) was an American professional basketball player and college coach.[1] He played in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans in 15 games during the 1937–38 NBL season, and also in one game for the Indianapolis Kautskys in 1945–46.[1]
A native of Shelbyville, Indiana, Gunning lettered for the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team from 1934 to 1935 through 1936–37.[2] He led the team in scoring all three seasons, was twice named an All-Big Ten Conference player, and as a senior was named a second-team NCAA All-American by Omaha World-Herald. He also lettered for the baseball and track teams.[3]
After his lone season with the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans, Gunning coached Western New Mexico University (WNMU) for 10 seasons (1938–1948), followed by a three-season stint leading Wichita State University (1948–1951). During his time at WNMU, Gunning played also semi-professional baseball in 1939 for the Moline Plowboys of the Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League.[4] He also coached Wichita State's baseball team for three years.