Ray Eddy

Teams coached: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue record: 176-164 (.518)
Overall record: 176-164 (.518)

1950-1965

John Ray Eddy
Born April 13, 1911
Died September 20, 1986
Hometown: Columbus, Indiana
Alma Mater: Purdue University (BA, 1934)
Graduated from Columbus HS (IN), then played basketball at Purdue for Hall of Fame coach Ward “Piggy” Lambert
- Was a starter for three seasons, helping lead the Boilers to two Big Ten titles; the Boilers were later named the 1931-32 Helms National Champions
Started his coaching career at Tell City HS (IN), winning three Indiana HS Sectional titles in five years at the helm
Next was a stint at Madison HS (IN), where he led the Cubs for 11 successful seasons
- Won 10 sectionals and finished as runner-up twice (1941 and 1949) before winning the IHSAA state title in 1950
Hired to be the head coach at his alma mater Purdue in 1950, leading the Boilers for 15 seasons
- Did not reach the postseason, but finished his tenure above .500 with a 176-164 overall record
- Finished second in the Big Ten standings three different times but failed to capture the title
- Among the players Eddy coached were All-Americans Terry Dischinger and Dave Schellhase, as well as Ernie Hall, who was the first African-American (and first JUCO transfer) to ever play at Purdue
Left coaching in 1965 to be the associate athletic director at Purdue; worked in that role until retiring in 1978
Passed away in 1986 at the age of 75, still living in the Lafayette, Indiana area