Edward Krause Hall of Fame NBA

Edward "Moose" Krause was a titan of the early 1930s, defined by his immense physical strength and revolutionary post play. A standout at the University of Notre Dame, Krause became the first player in Irish history to be named a three-time consensus All-American. He was a dominant force in the "pivot" position, using his 6'3", 210-pound frame to control the glass and score at will before the inception of the three-second rule.

Although his career predated the NBA, he was a superstar on the AAU and professional barnstorming circuits, playing for teams like the Akron Firestone Non-Skids in the mid-1930s. Krause’s impact was so significant that he was often cited as the reason for several early rule changes designed to limit the dominance of interior players.

For his foundational role as one of the game's first true "power" centers, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976.

Krause's Awards & Honors

• Second-team All-American (1932)
• 3× Basketball All-American (1932–1934)
• Walter Camp Man of the Year (1976)
• NFF Distinguished American Award (1989)
• Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
• Notre Dame Athletics Director (1949–1981)

NBA Teams

Notre Dame (1931–1934)