Rippy, Marvin (Unknown)
Person
Dates
- Existence: Unknown
Biography
Marvin Rippy was a student at FIT in 1967. He worked at FIT as a classroom technologist as well as a recreational supervisor. Rippy graduated in Textile Administration and Sales and was asked in 1971 by the coach of the basketball team to become assistant coach. Rippy held this position until becoming head coach in 1973.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Marvin Rippy interview, 1994 November 23, 1994 November 23
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.4.23
Scope and Contents
Marvin Rippy, a classroom technologist, basketball coach, and recreation supervisor at FIT, graduated from the school in 1967. Though he majored in Textile Administration and Sales, physical education was always his first love. Rippy discusses his start as the assistant basketball coach to Raoul Nacinovich in 1971 and how he took on the mantle of head coach in 1973. He discusses the competitive recruiting push that followed shortly thereafter. At the time of this interview, the team was...
Dates:
1994 November 23