Jerry Hale
Jerry Hale was an American college basketball coach who served as head coach for the College of [Southern Idaho] and Oral Roberts University.
Hale played college basketball for Henry Iba at Oklahoma A&M University where he was a three-year starter. After playing two seasons for the Peoria Caterpillars, Hale began his coaching career at Dumas [High School (Texas)|Dumas High School] in Texas. He moved to the college ranks as an assistant to Don Haskins at UTEP, before becoming head coach at the junior college College of Southern Idaho. After five seasons and a 161–22 record, Hale was named head coach at Oral Roberts [Golden Eagles men's basketball|Oral Roberts]. Hale coached three seasons at Oral Roberts, compiling a record of 61–21. He resigned following the 1976–77 season, despite his.744 winning percentage at the school.
Hale's son Steve played college basketball at North [Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|North Carolina] under Dean Smith.
Hale died on December 18, 2014, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.