Background
Sr., Clarence Edward Gaines, was born on May 21, 1923 in Paduch, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lester and Olivia (Bolen) G.
coach school system administrator
Sr., Clarence Edward Gaines, was born on May 21, 1923 in Paduch, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lester and Olivia (Bolen) G.
Bachelor of Science, Morgan State College, Baltimore, 1945; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1950.
Athletic director, Winston-Salem (North Carolina) State University, 1948-1990; coordinator parochial school, Winston-Salem (North Carolina) State University, since 1990. Coordinator Modern Concepts Health Fitness Leisure Senior Citizens, Winston-Salem State University. Member basketball games committee United States Collegiate Sports Council.
Board management Patterson Ave Young Men’s Christian Association, 1968-1971, Winston-Salem Boys Club. Member United States Olympic Committee. Board directors Winston-Salem Foundation.
Member Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (chairman publication committee 1972-1974, Honor award, 1974, National Sports Hall of Fame, 1990), National Education Association, North Carolina Association Health Physical Education Recreation, National Association Collegiate Director Athletics, National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (district chairman 1966-1972, Outst Coach award, 1975-1978), National Association Basketball Coaches (president 1989-1990, Hall of Fame), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (president 1972-1974, Tournament Outst coach award), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Basketball Coaches Association (president 1972-1976), Forsyth County Heart Association.
Married Clara Berry; children: Lisa McDonald, Clarence E., Junior.