Former Southeast Missouri State University men's basketball coach Ralph Pink has died at the age of 77.
Pink served as the Indians' coach from 1952-58 and compiled a 70-53 record during those seven seasons, including a 15-6 mark in the 1954-55 campaign.
Pink had been living in Kirksville, Mo., after retiring as a faculty member at Truman State University. The funeral will be held today in Kirksville.
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