Myron W. Dickerson, the Hall of Fame basketball coach who led Connersville to the 1972 Indiana State Championship, passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 91.
Dickerson’s coaching career spanned 26 years, during which he compiled a total record of 380-158. He began his career at Royerton, where he led the team to a 129-37 record over seven seasons.
In 1966, Dickerson took over the Connersville program. During his six years with the Spartans, he won 93 games and five sectional titles. His tenure was highlighted by the 1972 state title run, which concluded with a double-overtime victory against Jeffersonville in the afternoon and an 80-63 win over Gary West in the championship game later that evening.
Following his time in Connersville, Dickerson moved to Muncie Northside, where he coached for 10 years, winning four Olympic Conference titles and reaching the semi-state in 1975. He retired from coaching in 1982.
A graduate of Perry Central High School and Ball State University, Dickerson was inducted into the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995.
Service Details
Visitation: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Southland Community Church, Greenwood, IN
Memorial contributions may be made to Southland Community Church or the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame.
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