Manley Leaves LBCAfter Six Seasons

Dan Manley has been head basketball coach at Liberty Baptist College for six years, starting the varsity collegiate program in 1971

Coach Dan Manley graduated from Tennessee Temple in 1969 after starring four years. He wasallconference and served as a junior and senior captain Coach Dan Manley was also one of Tennessee Temples' all-time scoring leaders

Dan Manley has improved LBC's level of competition each year. However, the team has been ina slump all year with a record of 5-22 for the season Next year

Coach Manley will be leaving the coaching staff. Harley "Skeeter" Swift willbe replacing him. Skeeter Swift hasan illustrious background in athletics. Skeeter was drafted on the second round by the New Orleans Bucs and on the third round by the Milwaukee Bucks. L.B.C. hartily welcomes Harley "Skeeter" Swift with his basketball ability ashead basketball coachfor 1977-1978.

TOP: Senior basketball player Willard DeShazor goes upforajumper againsta Bowie State player. The Flames won the game 90-85. BOTTOM RIGHT: 1976-77 LBC Flames basketball team BELOW: During a fourth quarter time-out, Head Coach Dan Manley explains strategy for the upcoming crucial play with the Flames After the huddle, the Flames' hussle and determination gave them a victory over HampdenSydney 93-91