Zachary Henry Curlin[1] (January 31, 1890 – June 3, 1970) was an American football and basketball player and coach.

Curlin attended Christian Brothers College (now University) in Memphis and the Webb School.

Curlin later served as the Memphis Tigers men's basketball coach for many years.

Curlin was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in 1974 and a street on the east side of the university's campus bears his name.

An award is given annually in his name that recognizes the top male student-athlete at the University of Memphis that possesses his "drive, enthusiasm and determination for academics and athletics while maintaining a concern for others."