PHOTOS: Jerry Tarkanian through the years
Former Long Beach State, UNLV and Fresno State men's basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian died Wednesday. He made waves in the sport with his innovative approach to the game.
Here's a look at some photos from his time around the game.
Pasadena City College coach Jerry Tarkanian meets with his players in Jan. 1968: pic.twitter.com/emq7uDwCKt
— SI Vault (@si_vault) August 7, 2013
Jerry Tarkanian mug from opponent section of 1974-75 #ArizonaWildcats media guide. pic.twitter.com/wozFQt1sZI
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) February 11, 2015
And this is a superb photo: Reggie Theus and Tark in the early ‘70s (Getty) pic.twitter.com/nNx4zfT1VW
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) February 11, 2015
Man, how cool is this: Tark and his 1975-76 Runnin’ Rebels (Getty) pic.twitter.com/Be4TzkRcii
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) February 11, 2015
Tark attends Denny Crum’s wedding in Vegas, 1977 (SI) pic.twitter.com/iBrSQS8Fw1
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) February 11, 2015
Jerry Tarkanian never wanted anyone sitting next to him on the bench. It became known as "The Ghost Chair." #RIPCoach pic.twitter.com/lDcxhNIy8z
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 11, 2015
Tark's title team with Greg Anthony, Anderson Hunt, Stacey Augmon & Larry Johnson pic.twitter.com/mdXcgKyF2W
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 11, 2015
You made Vegas proud Mr. Tarkanian. Rest in peace. #runninrebels pic.twitter.com/kr923qRQuq
— Katelynn Jay (@Katelynnjay) February 11, 2015
Jerry Tarkanian and Larry Johnson. Seattle, 1991. (Seattle Times/Getty) pic.twitter.com/atj4lmy6RU
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) February 11, 2015
Everyone will have to give one your towels a good chew today in honor of a legend. #UNLV #TarkTheShark #RIP pic.twitter.com/6VPILbHC5I
— Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) February 11, 2015
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) February 11, 2015
RIP to Jerry Tarkanian a Vegas legend. #tarktheshark #JerryTarkanian #UNLV pic.twitter.com/04SexjrEpz
— Nick Devitte (@NickDevLV) February 11, 2015