Frankfort in Clinton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Everett N. Case
1900-1966
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
1. Everett N. Case Marker, Side One
Hall of Famer Everett Case, known for his basketball strategies and promotion of the sport, began his high school coaching career at age 19. After stints at Columbus and Smithville, he coached Frankfort for 17 seasons starting in 1922. He led his teams, known as the "Hot Dogs," to state titles in 1925, 1929, 1936, 1939. Case coached at his alma mater Anderson, 1931-33.
As a Naval officer during WWII, Case coached aviation cadet teams at DePauw and in Iowa. From 1946-1964, he coached the North Carolina State "Wolfpack” to six Southern and four Atlantic Coast Conference titles. The animated "Old Grey Fox” was a three-time conference coach of the year. He popularized basketball in North Carolina through his success and showmanship.
Erected 2018 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Community Schools of Frankfort. (Marker Number 12.2018.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 40° 16.815′ N, 86° 29.101′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Indiana, in Clinton County. Marker is on South Maish Road north of East Wabash Street (U.S. 421), on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Frankfort City Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clinton County Air Force Generals Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clinton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); To The Unknown Dead (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clinton County (Indiana) War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Memory of Our Departed Shipmates (approx. 1.4 miles away); Boone County REMC (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
2. Everett N. Case Marker, Side Two
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
3. Frankfort High School Case Arena
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
