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Ora Mae Washington
Inducted:
2018
Player Stats:
Born:
January 23, 1898
Caroline County, Virginia, U.S.
Died:
December 21, 1971
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Center
Forward
College:
NA
Ora Mae Washington was one of the most accomplished and groundbreaking athletes of the early 20th century, dominating both women’s basketball and tennis long before opportunities were equal. From the 1930s to the 1940s, she led the Philadelphia Tribunes basketball team to multiple championships, earning the reputation as the “Queen of the Court.” Known for her elite scoring and relentless defense, she helped popularize women’s basketball in Black communities.
Equally talented in tennis, Washington won 12 American Tennis Association (ATA) national singles titles, holding the crown for over a decade. Her athletic excellence came during a time of limited access for Black women in sports, making her legacy even more remarkable. In 2018, she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as an early African American sports icon.
Washington's Awards & Records:
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2018)
- 12 ATA national tennis singles titles – undefeated in singles for over a decade
- Multiple basketball titles with the Philadelphia Tribunes
- Considered the first Black female sports superstar in America
- Faced and overcame barriers due to segregation in both sports
- Known for versatility, skill, and leadership across two sports
- Helped the Philadelphia Tribunes win 11 straight Black women’s basketball titles
Career Teams:
Philadelphia Tribunes (1930s–1940s)
Career Stats:
Position:
Center/Forward
Team:
Philadelphia Tribunes (1930s–1940s)
Tennis Association:
American Tennis Association (ATA)
Basketball Titles:
Numerous Black women’s championships with Tribunes
Tennis Titles:
12-time ATA National Women’s Singles Champion
Oscar Robertson
Inducted:
1980
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Born
November 24, 1938
Charlotte, Tennessee, U.S.
Position
Point guard
College
Cincinnati (1957–1960)
Oscar Robertson, known as “The Big O,” was one of the most complete players in NBA history. Robertson played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks from 1960 to 1974. In the 1961–62 season, he became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season, a mark that stood alone for decades.
He was named NBA Most Valuable Player in 1964 and earned 12 All-Star selections. In 1971, he helped lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship. Robertson finished his career as one of the league’s all-time leaders in points and assists.
For his historic impact on the game, Oscar Robertson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.
Robertson's Awards & Records
- 3× National college player of the year (1958–1960)
- 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1958–1960)
- 3× NCAA scoring champion (1958–1960)
- 3× First-team All-MVC (1958–1960)
- 1 retired by Milwaukee Bucks
NBA Records
- NBA champion (1971)
- NBA Most Valuable Player (1964)
- 12× NBA All-Star (1961–1972)
- 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1961, 1964, 1969)
- 9× All-NBA First Team (1961–1969)
- 2× All-NBA Second Team (1970, 1971)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1961)
- 6× NBA assists leader (1961, 1962, 1964–1966, 1969)
NBA Teams
Cincinnati Royals (1960–1970)
Milwaukee Bucks (1970–1974)
NBA Draft
1960: territorial pick
Cincinnati Royals
Number Worn
14, 1
NBA Stats
Seasons:
14 (1960–1974)
Games Played:
1,040
Points:
26,710 (25.7 ppg)
Rebounds:
7,804 (7.5 rpg)
Assists:
9,887 (9.5 apg)
Steals:
77 (1.1 spg)
Blocks:
4 (0.1 bpg)
Field Goal(%):
48.5
Free Throw(%):
83.8
Playoff Game:
86
Oscar Schmidt
Inducted:
2013
Player Stats:
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
240 lb (109 kg)
Born:
February 16, 1958
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Position:
Small forward
Power forward
College:
S.E. Palmeiras
Mackenzie College
Oscar Daniel Bezerra Schmidt (born 1958), nicknamed "Mão Santa" (Holy Hand), is a legendary Brazilian basketball forward hailed as one of the greatest scorers in history. Rather than pursuing an NBA career after being drafted in 1984, he chose to stay in international basketball to maintain Olympic eligibility.
Over a remarkable 29-year career, he amassed nearly 50,000 points in club and national play combined, becoming the top scorer in Olympic history, the FIBA World Cup, and multiple top leagues. Known for his precision shooting, leadership, and longevity, he helped Brazil to a historic 1987 Pan-American gold medal, highlighted by 46 points against the United States.
Recognized globally, Schmidt was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, honoring his transcendent impact on the sport.
Schmidt's Awards & Records:
- Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2013)
- Inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame (2010)
- Olympic Order recipient (1997)
- Named one of FIBA’s 50 Greatest Players (1991)
- Multiple scoring titles: Brazilian, Italian, Spanish leagues
- Jersey numbers retired by several clubs (Juve Caserta #18, Pavia #11, Flamengo #14)
Notable Achievements:
- Holds the record for most total career points in basketball (~49,700), until recently surpassed by
- All-time leading scorer in Olympic basketball (1,093 points)
- Averaged a record 42.3 points per game during the 1988 Olympics
- Olympic single-game scoring record: 55 points against Spain
- All-time leading scorer in FIBA World Championships and record-holder for points in a single World Cup game (52)
NBA Teams:
S.E. Palmeiras (1974–1978)
E.C. Sírio (1978–1982)
América do Rio (1982)
JuveCaserta (1982–1990)
Pavia (1990–1993)
Valladolid (1993–1995)
S.C. Corinthians Paulista (1995–1997)
Bandeirantes / Mackenzie (1997–1999)
C.R. Flamengo (1999–2003)
NBA Draft:
1984: 6th round, 131st overall pick
New Jersey Nets
Number Worn:
6, 11, 14, 18
Career Stats:
Total career points:
~49,700 points
Brazilian national team:
326 appearances
~7,693 points
Olympics:
1,093 points
~28.8 ppg
1988 Olympics:
Averaged 42.3 ppg
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