Red Holzman
Inducted:
1986
Stats
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Born
August 10, 1920
New York City, U.S.
Died
November 13, 1998
New Hyde Park, New York, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
Baltimore (1939–1940)
CCNY (1940–1942)
Red Holzman was one of the most successful and respected coaches in NBA history, best known for leading the New York Knicks to two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. A former player turned coach, Holzman emphasized teamwork, discipline, and unselfish basketball, creating a style that maximized the strengths of his roster.
He led a roster of future Hall of Famers—including Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, and Earl Monroe—to the franchise's only two NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973. His 1970 squad famously set a then-record with an 18-game winning streak and is still revered today as one of the most unselfish teams to ever play the game.
Over his coaching career, Holzman compiled over 600 NBA wins, leaving a legacy of integrity, leadership, and basketball intelligence. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986.
Holzman' Awards & Records
- 3× BSN champion (1964–1966)
- Top 10 Coaches in NBA History
- Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
- Coached multiple Hall of Fame players to peak performance
NBA Records
- 2× NBA champion (1970, 1973)
- NBA Coach of the Year (1970)
- 2× NBA All-Star Game Coach (1970, 1971)
- NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams (Selected Coach)
NBA Teams
Milwaukee / St. Louis Hawks (1953–1957)
New York Knicks (1967–1982)
NBA Stats
Seasons as Head Coach:
14 (1953–1957,1967–1982)
Games Coached:
1,300
Wins:
696
Losses:
604
Win(%):
.535
Playoff Wins:
58
Playoff Appearances:
10
Knicks Franchise Wins:
613
NBA Championships:
2 (1970, 1973)