January 17, 2024
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Eddie Sutton Net Worth

Eddie Sutton Net Worth: $5 Million

Quick Facts

Name	Eddie Sutton
Date of Birth	March 12, 1936
Place of Birth	Bucklin, Kansas
Nationality	American
Occupation	College basketball coach
Height	6 feet
Weight	180 pounds
Net Worth	$5 million

Who is Eddie Sutton?

Eddie Sutton was an American college basketball coach, Hall of Famer, and legend who had a net worth of $5 million as of 2024. He co-led four different teams to the Final Four, including his alma mater Oklahoma State, and was the first coach to take four schools to the NCAA tournament. Some of the other schools that he coached at include Creighton, Arkansas, and Kentucky. He also won over 800 games in his career and was named the AP Coach of the Year twice.

Early Life and Education of Eddie Sutton

Eddie Sutton was born on March 12, 1936 in Bucklin, Kansas. He was a star athlete in high school, playing basketball, football, and baseball. He attended Oklahoma State University, where he played basketball under the legendary coach Henry Iba. He graduated in 1958 with a degree in social studies.

Who is Eddie Sutton Married/Dating?

Eddie Sutton was married to Patsy Sutton, who was a former cheerleader and teacher. They had four sons: Sean, Scott, Steve, and Todd. Sean and Scott followed their father’s footsteps and became basketball coaches. Patsy died in 2013 after a long illness. Eddie died in 2020 at the age of 84.

Carrier and Eddie Sutton Net Worth

Eddie Sutton began his coaching career as an assistant at Oklahoma State in 1958. He then coached at Tulsa Central High School and the College of Southern Idaho, where he won two national junior college championships. He returned to the NCAA level in 1969, when he became the head coach of Creighton University. He led the Bluejays to three NCAA tournament appearances in five seasons.

In 1974, Sutton moved to the University of Arkansas, where he turned the Razorbacks into a powerhouse. He won five Southwest Conference titles, three conference tournament titles, and reached the Final Four in 1978. He was named the AP Coach of the Year in 1978 and the NABC Coach of the Year in 1986.

In 1985, Sutton took over the prestigious Kentucky Wildcats program, which was recovering from a major scandal. He led the Wildcats to three NCAA tournament appearances, including the Elite Eight in 1986. He also won the SEC regular season and tournament titles in 1986. However, his tenure at Kentucky ended in controversy, as the NCAA accused the program of 18 violations in 1988. Sutton resigned in 1989 and was later sanctioned by the NCAA.

In 1990, Sutton returned to his alma mater, Oklahoma State, where he revived the Cowboys’ basketball tradition. He led the Cowboys to 13 NCAA tournament appearances, including two Final Fours in 1995 and 2004. He also won two Big Eight titles, two Big 12 titles, and three conference tournament titles. He became the first coach to take four different schools to the NCAA tournament, and the eighth coach to win 800 games in Division I history.

Sutton retired from coaching in 2006, after a car accident that resulted in charges of drunk driving. He pleaded no contest and received a one-year deferred sentence. He briefly served as an interim coach at the University of San Francisco in 2008, winning his 800th game there. He was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.

Eddie Sutton’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million. His main source of income was from his coaching salary and endorsements.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height	6 feet
Weight	180 pounds
Body Measurements	42-34-38 inches

Interesting Facts

Eddie Sutton’s nickname was Eddie or Coach.
Eddie Sutton’s favorite food was steak, which he ate before every game as a ritual.
Eddie Sutton’s favorite movie was Hoosiers, which he watched with his sons when they were young.
Eddie Sutton’s favorite sport was golf, which he played in his spare time as a hobby.
Eddie Sutton had a tattoo of a cowboy on his left arm, which represented his loyalty to Oklahoma State.

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