Cliff Fagan
Inducted:
1984
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Born
March 3, 1911
Mankato, Minnesota
Died
January 18, 1995
McHenry, Illinois
Position
Contributor
College
La Crosse State Teachers College
Cliff Fagan was one of the most influential administrators in the history of amateur and international basketball. Fagan's impact was primarily felt in the high school and global arenas. As the long-time Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), he was the primary architect of the standardized rules and administrative structures that govern high school sports across all 50 states today. Fagan was a fierce advocate for the "educational" value of sports, expanding the federation to reach nearly 800,000 student-athletes. His influence extended globally through his leadership on the U.S. Olympic Committee and his work with FIBA. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 1984.
Fagan's Awards & Records
- FIBA Order of Merit (1994)
- NFHS Hall of Fame Inductee
- Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Hall of Fame
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Wall of Fame
NBA Team
Secretary (WIAA)
Member (FIBA)
Director (U.S. Olympic Committee)
President (Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame)
NBA Stats
Career Span:
As Executive Director (1959–1977)