Tom Ludwig


Horace Thomas "Tom" Ludwig Sr. is an American former college and professional basketball coach.

College career

Ludwig played college basketball for the University of Michigan Wolverines for four seasons where he helped to capture two Big Ten Conference titles and a second-place finish at the 1965 NCAA Championships.

Coaching career

Ludwig compiled a 266–172 overall record as head coach of the Ferris State men's basketball program, achieving seven GLIAC titles in his 14 full seasons. He was suspended in 1995. He previously coached at Lake Superior State.

Europe

Ludwig had two stints in Europe. In 1997, he coached Crvena zvezda of the Yugoslav League in 16 games. He is the only non–European head coach of the Zvezda. In 2001, he led ratiopharm Ulm in the German 2. Basketball Bundesliga.

Awards and honors

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