Background
Fitzsimmons, Lowell Cotton was born on October 7, 1931 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of Clancy and Zelda Curry (Gibbs) Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons, Lowell Cotton was born on October 7, 1931 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Son of Clancy and Zelda Curry (Gibbs) Fitzsimmons.
Bachelor of Science, Midwestern University, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1956; Master of Arts, Midwestern University, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1957.
Head coach, athletic director, Moberly Junior College, Moberly, Missouri, 1958-1967; head coach, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1967-1970; head coach, National Basketball Association Phoenix Suns, 1970-1972, 1988-1994, 96-97; director player personnel, National Basketball Association Phoenix Suns, 1987-1988; head coach, National Basketball Association Atlanta Hawks, 1972-1976; director player personnel, National Basketball Association Golden State Warriors, Oakland, California, 1976-1977; head coach, National Basketball Association Buffalo Braves, 1977-1978; head coach, National Basketball Association Kansas City Kings, Missouri, 1978-1984; head coach, National Basketball Association San Antonio Spurs, 1984-1987; senior executive vice president, Phoenix Suns, since 1992; head coach, Phoenix Suns. Coach Schick Rookies, 45th annual All Star Game, America West Arena.
Fellow National Association Basketball Coaches.
Married JoAnn D'Andrea, September 2, 1978 (divorced). 1 child, Gary.