Percy Carr, whose 900 wins at San Jose City College are the most in California community college history, has died at 82
Percy Carr receives a framed jersey commemorating his 900th career win as San Jose City College’s head coach Percy Carr, the long-time men’s basketball coach at San Jose City College who won the most games in California community college history, has died. He was 82.
“I had the unique privilege to play for, and coach against Coach Carr,” San Jose City men’s basketball coach Devin Aye said in a statement. “He is arguably the most successful and respected basketball coach in history. His teams were well-coached, organized and were a powerhouse for decades. He took special pride in helping young men who needed mentoring and an opportunity, when the odds were stacked against them. He literally changed lives and altered the course for so many.
“His legacy is one of love, humor, compassion and ultimately helping young men and their families be successful through the game of basketball,” said Dallas Jensen, a former player and assistant coach under Carr who now serves as the head coach at College of the Sequoias. “I’ve never been around someone that can use the game to teach life lessons and life skills like Coach Carr.”
Carr constantly sought to innovate, too. He and his staff routinely toured four-year institutions as well, applying their findings. By giving San Jose City players the same expectations of players a tschools like Indiana or Oklahoma, his players were well-prepared if they made the jump to big-name schools.
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