Career
Light was a standout basketball and Tennis player for Washington University in Saint Louis from 1946 to 1950, and was named the school"s most outstanding athlete for the 1949-1950 year. From 1957 to 1972, Light served as the head basketball coach for Appalachian State, compiling a 212-179 (542) record. His 15 seasons mark the longest tenure in Mountaineer history.