Red McManus (1925-2013)
Teams coached: Creighton Bluejays
Creighton record: 138-118 (.539)
Overall record: 138-118 (.539)
Career Accomplishments:
- NCAA National Championships: 0
- NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2 (1962, 1964)
- NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen: 2 (1962, 1964)
- NCAA Tournament Final Four: 0
- NIT Championships: 0
- NIT Appearances: 0
Coaching Career (head coach, unless noted):
| 1959-1969 | Creighton |
| 1958-1959 | Iowa (asst) |
Red McManus Facts
- John J. McManus
- Born January 30, 1925
- Died July 23, 2013
- Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
- Alma Mater: St. Ambrose University (BA, 1949)
- Graduated from St. Ambrose Academy and St. Ambrose University, both in Davenport, Iowa
- Started his career at his alma mater, spending eight years as head coach at the Academy (now known as Assumption HS)
- First collegiate job was a one-year stint assisting Sharm Scheuerman for the Iowa Hawkeyes
- Hired in 1959 to be the head coach at Creighton, located in his hometown of Omaha, NE
- Led the Bluejays for ten seasons, compiling an overall record of 138-118
- Won 21+ games in 1962 and 1964, reaching the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in both seasons
- From 1961 to 1969, McManus also served as Creighton’s athletic director
- Inducted into the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame (class of 1979)
- Remained close to the program after his coaching stint ended in 1969, helping to mentor future generations of Creighton players and coaches (including head coaches Dana Altman and Greg McDermott)
- Passed away in 2013 at the age of 88; survived by his wife, Mary Jean, and their three children
Red McManus Coaching Tree
- Tom Apke (Appalachian State, Colorado, Creighton)
- Paul Silas (Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets, San Diego Clippers)
