Jerry Tarkanian
Basketball Coach

Jerry Tarkanian Net Worth

Jerry Tarkanian was a legendary college basketball coach born on August 8, 1930 in Euclid, OH. He was affectionately known as "Tark the Shark" and was renowned for his long tenure at the helm of UNLV, where he compiled a career 706-198 record. He was a highly successful coach and is remembered for his contributions to the game.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 8, 1930
Birth Place Euclid, OH
Age 90 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 11, 2015 (age 84)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

College basketball coach known as "Tark the Shark." He complied a career 706-198 record and is best known for his long tenure at the helm of UNLV.

Before Fame

He played basketball for Fresno State.

Trivia

He sued the NCAA during his coaching tenure at UNLV. His case had to be decided in the Supreme Court.

Family Life

His son, Danny Tarkanian, was an Academic All-American college basketball player.

Associated With

He coached against Grant Hill and the Duke Blue Devils in the 1990-91 NCAA tournament.

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About the author

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