Corbett Sports Center

at , Greensboro , 27405 United States

1. Sports Venue & Stadium

The Ellis F. Corbett Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center, usually called simply the Corbett Sports Center and popularly referred to as the Dawg Pound is a multi-purpose arena in Greensboro, North Carolina. The complex is home to the North Carolina A&T Aggies Aggie's men's and Aggie's women's basketball teams in addition to the women's Volleyball and Swimming Teams. The complex, opened in 1978, is named after Ellis F. Corbett, a 1931 graduate of A&T. Affectionately known as "Mr.A&T", Corbett was for many years the director of public relations and executive secretary of the national alumni association.General InformationThe three story complex houses office space, classrooms, two racquetball courts in addition to an Olympic sized swimming pool. In 2005, The basketball court was named the Cal Irvin-Don Corbett basketball court after two of the most Notable coaches in Aggie history. Corbett is most known for leading the Aggies to seven straight MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament Titles from 1982-1988. Corbett is also known for his 37 home winning streak that lasted from January 18, 1986 to November 30, 1988. Irwin's legacy stems from his 18 season run as the Aggies Basketball coach. During his tenure, the Aggies never finished below.500. Irvin’s success would carry the Aggies over from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) into the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, where he won the school’s first league championship in 1972. Irvin's held a 308-105 record as coach of the Aggies. His first CIAA championship came in 1958. Irvin’s teams won CIAA titles in 1959,1962, 1964, and 1967.

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Corbett Sports Center is Greensboro based place and this enity listed in Sports Venue & Stadium category. 27405.