Background
Dawson, Carroll R. was born on May 3, 1938 in Alba, Texas, United States.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Carroll R. Dawson
Edit Profilebasketball coach basketball player
Education
Student, Paris Junior College. Graduate, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1960.
Career
He worked for the Houston Rockets franchise for twenty-seven years until announcing his retirement in 2007. In 1960, the 6"5" center earned All-Southwest Conference honors after averaging 16.4 points per game for the Baylor Bears. After his college career, he was drafted into the Army, stationed in Fort Knox as a tank commander.
From 1973 to 1977, he served as Baylor"s men"s basketball head coach.
He then worked as a scout for the NFL"s Dallas Cowboys and as a salesman for Converse shoes before becoming an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets in 1979. In 1989, Dawson was struck by lightning during a golf outing, and over the next few years his vision became progressively worse.
Unable to continue his coaching duties, Dawson moved to the Rockets" front office, becoming general manager in 1996. After announcing Daryl Morey as his successor, the Rockets honored Dawson by hanging a banner with the initials "Civil Defense" in the rafters of the Toyota Center during a game with the Phoenix Suns.
Achievements
-
Born
-
Nationality
United States
Awards
-
Named to Paris Junior College Hall of Fame, Baylor University Hall of Fame, Texas Association Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 2003.Named to Paris Junior College Hall of Fame, Baylor University Hall of Fame, Texas Association Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 2003.