Frank Morgenweck
Inducted:
1962
Stats
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
Born
July 15, 1875
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
December 8, 1941
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, U.S.
Position:
Contributor
College:
NA
Frank “Pop” Morgenweck was a pioneering figure in the development of professional basketball during its earliest decades. Over a 37-year involvement with the sport, he worked as a player, coach, team owner, and promoter, helping professional basketball expand across the United States. Morgenweck began his career as a player-coach in the National League in 1901 and led the Camden Electrics to the 1904 National League championship. After retiring from playing in 1916, he concentrated on coaching, operating, and promoting professional teams.
He worked with teams in 14 different cities and 10 professional leagues, including the National, New England, Hudson River, Metropolitan, and Eastern States leagues. As a coach, he won Metropolitan League championships with the Paterson Legionnaires in 1923 and the Kingston Colonials in 1928. Morgenweck retired from coaching in 1938 with more than 500 career victories. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1962 as a Contributor.
Morgenweck's Awards and Honors
- NL champion (1904)
- 2× Hudson River League champion (1912, 1925)
- Inter-State League champion (1917)
- New York State champion (1923)
- 2× Metropolitan League champion (1923, 1928)
NBA Position
As Coach (1916-1938)
NBA Stats
Role:
Contributor
Basketball Involvement:
1901–1938
Years Involved:
37
Professional Leagues:
10
Cities With Teams:
14
Career Coaching Wins:
500+