Renowned Texas Basketball Coach Joe Crawford Passes Away at 69
Joe Crawford, the longtime basketball coach and educator who died in Tyler on June 30, 2026, left a lasting imprint on Texas high school sports and education.
Jul 6, 2026
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Joe Crawford: A Legend of Texas Basketball and Education
Coach Joe Crawford, who died on June 30, 2026, at 69, spent 43 years shaping history classrooms and basketball programs, leaving behind a family, a community of players, and a legacy of over 400 wins.
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