Morgan County native Glenn Curtis coached Indiana basketball teams for over thirty years. He led Lebanon High School to a state title in 1918, and Martinsville High School, where he coached from 1919-1938, to state titles in 1924, 1927, and 1933. His approach to basketball and success influenced basketball legend John Wooden, whom he mentored from 1925-1928. Curtis coached at his alma mater Indiana State from 1938-1946, leading the team to three NAIA Tournaments. He coached professional teams in Detroit and Indianapolis and returned to Martinsville as school superintendent from 1948-1955. The Martinsville High School Gymnasium was named for him in 1959. He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1964.