College Basketball Coach. He is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the Helm Foundation Basketball Hall of Fame, and the National Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Best-known as head basketball coach at Butler University from 1927 to 1942 and again from 1946 to 1970, where he compiled a 557-393 record, including many games, in which his "Bulldogs" were the underdogs. He developed the "Hinkle System" of disciplined, high-motion offense, and was known for bringing the orange basketball to the court. He also served as football coach, baseball coach and athletic director at Butler. The "Hinkle Fieldhouse" athletic arena is named in his honor.
College Basketball Coach. He is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the Helm Foundation Basketball Hall of Fame, and the National Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Best-known as head basketball coach at Butler University from 1927 to 1942 and again from 1946 to 1970, where he compiled a 557-393 record, including many games, in which his "Bulldogs" were the underdogs. He developed the "Hinkle System" of disciplined, high-motion offense, and was known for bringing the orange basketball to the court. He also served as football coach, baseball coach and athletic director at Butler. The "Hinkle Fieldhouse" athletic arena is named in his honor.
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