Jack Ramsay
Inducted:
1992
Stats
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Born
February 21, 1925
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
April 28, 2014
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
Saint Joseph's (1942–1943, 1946–1949)
Jack Ramsay was one of the NBA’s most respected and accomplished head coaches, known for his intelligence, discipline, and innovative offensive systems. Nicknamed “Dr. Jack” for his doctoral degree in education, Ramsay emphasized teamwork, conditioning, and player development throughout his career.
He achieved his greatest success with the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the franchise to its first and only NBA championship in 1977 behind Bill Walton and a fast-paced, unselfish style of play. Ramsay also coached the Philadelphia 76ers, Buffalo Braves, and Indiana Pacers, compiling more than 800 career victories.
For his immense contributions as a teacher of the game and a championship leader, Ramsay was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.
Ramsay's Awards and Records
- NBA champion (1977)
- NBA All-Star Game head coach (1978)
- Top 10 Coaches in NBA History
- Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
- Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award (2010)
- 6× Big 5 champion (1956, 1957, 1959–1961, 1965)
NBA Teams
Philadelphia 76ers (1968–1972)
Buffalo Braves (1972–1976)
Portland Trail Blazers (1976–1986)
Indiana Pacers (1986–1988)
NBA Stats
Coaching career:
1955–1988
Seasons Coached:
21
Game Coached:
1,647
Wins:
864
Losses:
783
Win(%):
.525
NCAA Champion:
1 (1977)
NIT Champion:
1 (1970)
Playoff Wins:
44
Playoff Appearances:
16