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All-American Red Heads
Inducted:
2012
Team Stats
Team Players:
Jo Langerman
Jean Langerman
Peggy Lawson
Kay Kirkpatrick
Hazel Walker
Willa “Red” Mason
Johnny Farley
Barb Hostert
Jolene Ammons
Cheryl Clark
Lorene “Butch” Moore
Charlotte Adams
Glenda Hall
Kay O'Bryan
Coaches:
Cathy Rush
Lidia Alexeeva
Don Nelson
Owners:
C.M. Olson
Orwell Moore
The All-American Red Heads, founded in 1936 by C.M. “Ole” Olson and his wife Doyle, were pioneers of women’s basketball and one of the most iconic barnstorming teams in sports history. Known for their trademark red hair—often dyed or in wigs—the Red Heads entertained crowds nationwide by taking on men’s teams in full-court games under men’s rules, a bold departure from the limited opportunities available to women in sports at the time.
Traveling tens of thousands of miles each year, they combined athletic skill with showmanship, much like the Harlem Globetrotters. Over their 50-year run, the Red Heads played more than 200 games annually, helping to break down barriers and inspire future generations of female athletes. Their impact went far beyond the scoreboard, proving that women could compete at the highest levels of basketball.
In 2012, the All-American Red Heads were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, securing their legacy as trailblazers for women’s basketball.
Team's Awards and Records
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2012)
- Considered the “female Globetrotters” of basketball
- One of the longest-running women’s basketball teams in history
- Inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
- Inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
Teams Record
Active Years:
1936–1986
Games Played:
200+ per season
Allen Iverson
Inducted:
2016
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
Born:
June 7, 1975
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Position:
Shooting guard
Point guard
College:
Georgetown (1994–1996)
Allen Iverson wasn’t just a basketball player—he was a cultural icon who redefined toughness, style, and scoring in the modern NBA. Standing just six feet tall, Iverson played with unmatched heart and fearlessness, regularly challenging players nearly a foot taller. Drafted first overall in 1996, he quickly became the face of the Philadelphia 76ers and one of the most exciting guards in league history.
Iverson led the NBA in scoring four times, was named MVP in 2001, and famously carried a scrappy Sixers team to the Finals that same year. His signature crossover dribble and relentless attacking style made him a nightmare for defenders and a hero to millions. Off the court, he reshaped league culture with his authenticity, unapologetic confidence, and streetwise fashion—bridging the gap between basketball and hip-hop.
A Hall of Famer inducted in 2016, Iverson’s influence on the game and its players remains profound, proving that heart and hustle can outshine height and hype.
Iverson's Awards and Honors
- NBA Most Valuable Player (2001)
- 11× NBA All-Star (2000–2010)
- 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2001, 2005)
- 3× All-NBA First Team (1999, 2001, 2005)
- 3× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2002, 2003)
- All-NBA Third Team (2006)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1997)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1997)
- 4× NBA scoring champion (1999, 2001, 2002, 2005)
- 3× NBA steals leader (2001–2003)
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team
NBA Records
- Most steals per game in NBA history
- 1st overall pick in 1996 NBA Draft
- 7th all-time in career points per game (26.7 PPG)
- Most points scored by a rookie in a game for the 76ers (50)
- Scored 40+ points in 5 consecutive playoff games (2001)
- Most minutes played per game in a season – 43.7 (1999)
NBA Teams
Philadelphia 76ers 1996–2006
Denver Nuggets 2006–2008
Detroit Pistons 2008–2009
Memphis Grizzlies 2009
Philadelphia 76ers 2009–2010
NBA Draft:
1996: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Philadelphia 76ers
Number Worn:
3
NBA Stats
Seasons Played:
14
Game Played:
914
Game Started:
901
Points:
24,368 (26.7 PPG)
Rebounds:
3,394 (3.7 rpg)
Assists:
5,624 (6.2 APG)
Steals:
1,983 (2.2 SPG)
Field Goal %:
42.5%
Free Throw %:
78.0%
Alonzo Mourning
Inducted:
2014
Player Stats
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
261 lb (118 kg)
Born:
February 8, 1970
Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
Position:
Center
College:
Georgetown (1988–1992)
Alonzo Mourning was one of the most dominant centers of the 1990s and 2000s, renowned for his defensive prowess, shot-blocking, and leadership. Drafted second overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1992, Mourning became a perennial All-Star and one of the league’s premier interior defenders. He later joined the Miami Heat, where he played a crucial role in their 2006 NBA Championship team.
Known as “Zo,” Mourning recorded over 2,300 career blocks and earned the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award twice (1999, 2000). Despite battling a kidney disorder that sidelined him for part of his career, he returned to help the Heat capture the franchise’s first championship.
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014, Mourning’s legacy is defined by elite defense, resilience, and leadership on and off the court.
Mourning's Awards and Honors
- NBA Champion (2006)
- 2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1999, 2000)
- 7× NBA All-Star (1994–1999, 2002)
- 3× All-NBA Second Team (1999, 2000, 2002)
- 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1999–2001)
NBA Records
- One of the all-time leaders in career blocked shots (2,356)
- Key member of Miami Heat’s first NBA Championship (2006)
- Returned from life-threatening kidney disorder to continue elite play
- NBA All-Defensive Team selections: 8 total
NBA Teams
Charlotte Hornets (1992–1995)
Miami Heat (1995–2003)
New Jersey Nets (2003–2004)
Miami Heat (2005–2008)
NBA Draft:
1992: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Charlotte Hornets
Number Worn:
33
NBA Stats
Seasons:
15 (1992-2008)
Games Played:
838
Assists:
1,631 (1.9 APG)
Points:
14,311 (17.1 ppg)
Rebounds:
7,137 (8.5 rpg)
Blocks:
2,356 (2.8 bpg)
FG%
52.7
FG3%
24.7
FT%
69.2
Alva Duer
Inducted:
1982
Stats
Born
November 18, 1904
Sylvia, Kansas, U.S.
Died
November 18, 1987
Position
Contributor
College
NA
Alva Duer, affectionately known as "Mr. NAIA," was a monumental administrator whose vision for college athletics centered on character, academic excellence, and social equality. While he did not serve in the NBA, his work as the longtime Executive Secretary of the NAIA (1949–1975) fundamentally shaped the basketball landscape from which the NBA draws its talent.
Duer was a pioneer of integration, famously leading the charge to include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the NAIA national tournament as early as 1953—predating many other major collegiate organizations. Before his executive career, he was a highly successful coach at Pepperdine, where he led the "Waves" to five consecutive national tournament appearances.
For his unwavering commitment to the ethics and accessibility of the game, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 1982.
Duer's Awards and Honors
- Inaugural Inductee, College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
- NAIA Hall of Fame Inductee (1954)
- Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame
- NAIA Runner-up (1945)
- NAIA Final Four (1946)
- NAIA Hall of Fame
NAIA
Administrator (United States Olympic Committe)
Member (NAIA)
NAIA Contributions
Integration Pioneer:
Courageously opened the NAIA Tournament
NAIA Growth:
Overseer of the organization for 26 years
Olympic Leadership:
Served as Vice President
Ethics Advocate:
Member of the U.S. Basketball Association Ethics Committee
Hall of Fame Service:
Served on the Board of Directors
Alvin Julian
Inducted:
1968
Stats
Born
April 5, 1901
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
July 28, 1967
White River Junction,
Vermont, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
Muhlenberg College
Alvin "Doggie" Julian holds a rare distinction among mid-century basketball giants: he achieved supreme success at the collegiate level while also serving on the sidelines during the NBA's formative era. After leading the Holy Cross Crusaders to the 1947 NCAA National Championship—making them the first program from New England to capture the national crown—Julian was hired in 1948 as head coach of the Boston Celtics in the Basketball Association of America (BAA).
Though his two seasons in Boston were challenging (1948–1950), his departure directly paved the way for Red Auerbach's arrival. Julian subsequently returned to college basketball at Dartmouth College, where he built an Ivy League contender across 17 seasons. Renowned for his disciplined fundamentals and tactical coaching guides, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1968.
Julian's Awards and Honor
- NCAA National Champion (1947 - Holy Cross)
- 3× Ivy League Champion (1956, 1958, 1959 - Dartmouth)
- Sugar Bowl Tournament Champion (1947)
- National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
- One of the leading college coaches of his era
- Won more than 400 career games across three collegiate programs
NBA Teams
Muhlenberg (1936–1945)
Holy Cross (1945–1948)
Boston Celtics (1948–1950)
Dartmouth (1950–1967)
NBA Records
Coaching Career:
1936–1964
College Record:
377-317
Winning Percentage:
.533
NBA Game Coached:
128
Win/Lose:
47-81
W/L (%):
.367
NCAA Tournament Appearances:
3
NCAA Championships:
1 (1947)
Amar’e Stoudemire
Inducted:
2026
Player Stats
6 ft 10in (2.08m)
245lb (111kg)
Born
November 16, 1982
Lake Wales, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Power Forward
Center
College:
NA
Amar'e Stoudemire was one of the most explosive power forwards of his generation and a dominant force during his prime with the Phoenix Suns. Selected ninth overall by Phoenix in the 2002 NBA Draft, he immediately made an impact by winning NBA Rookie of the Year. Stoudemire became a six-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Team five times, including First Team in 2007.
His athleticism, finishing ability,rebounding and powerful pick-and-roll play made him a centerpiece of Phoenix's high-paced offense alongside Steve Nash. He later played for the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat and also enjoyed championship success overseas.
Over 14 NBA seasons, Stoudemire averaged 18.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026 as a player.
Stoudemire's Awards and Honors
- Rising Stars Challenge MVP 2004
- 2× Israeli Basketball Premier League Champion (2017, 2020)
- Israeli Basketball Premier League Finals MVP (2020)
- Israeli Cup Winner (2019)
- Israeli Basketball Premier League All-Star: 2×
- Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor (2024)
NBA Records
- 6× NBA All-Star (2005, 2007–2011)
- All-NBA First Team (2007)
- 4× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2008, 2010, 2011)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (2003)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003)
NBA Teams
Phoenix Suns (2002–2010)
New York Knicks (2010–2015)
Dallas Mavericks (2015)
Miami Heat (2015–2016)
NBA Draft
2002: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Phoenix Suns
Number Worn
32, 1, 5
NBA Stats
Seasons Played:
14 (2002-2016)
Games Played:
846
Game Started:
696
Points:
15,994 (18.9 ppg)
Rebounds:
6,632 (7.8 rpg)
Blocks:
1,054 (1.2 bpg)
Field Goals (%):
53.7
Free Throw (%):
76.1
All-Star Selections:
6
All-NBA Selections:
5
Amory Gill
Inducted:
1968
Stats
Born
May 1, 1901
Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Died
April 5, 1966
Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
Oregon State University
Amory Gill was one of the most successful coaches in early college basketball and a respected leader in the sport's development. Gill was a legendary fixture in collegiate basketball, devoting nearly four decades of his life to Oregon State University (then Oregon State College). Over 36 seasons as head coach (1928–1964), Gill transformed the Beavers into a national powerhouse, accumulating 599 career victories and guiding the program to two NCAA Final Four appearances in 1949 and 1963.
Revered for his gentlemanly demeanor, disciplined tactical approach, and lifelong devotion to Pacific Northwest athletics, Gill also served as president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). For his monumental impact on collegiate basketball, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1968.
Gill's Awards and Honor
- 2 NCAA Regional—Final Four (1949, 1963)
- 5 PCC (1933, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1958)
- 2× First-team All-PCC (1922, 1924)
- 8× Far West Conference Champion
- Helms Foundation First-Team All-American
- One of the winningest coaches of his era
NBA Teams
Oregon State (1928–1964)
NBA Records
Seasons Coached:
36 (1928–1964)
Overall Record:
599–393
Winning Percentage:
.604
Pacific Coast Conference Championships:
5
NCAA Tournament Appearances:
2
NABC Leadership:
President of the NABC (1957–58)
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Inducted:
1959
Stats
Born
August 16, 1862
West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Died:
March 17, 1965
Stockton, California, U.S.
Position:
Contributor
College:
University of Chicago
Amos Alonzo Stagg was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959 as a contributor. Best known as a legendary football coach, Stagg also played an important role in basketball's early development. He learned the game from James Naismith at the Springfield YMCA and played in the first public basketball game there, scoring his team's only basket in a 5–1 loss. In 1892, less than a year after basketball was invented, Stagg introduced the game at the University of Chicago.
He helped popularize five-man basketball and coached Chicago in the first college game played with five players on each side in 1896. Stagg also organized the University of Chicago National Interscholastic Basketball Tournament in 1917, helping improve and standardize high school basketball rules. His work helped basketball move from its early YMCA roots into organized college and school competition.
Stagg's Awards and Honors
- College Football Hall of Fame (1951)
- 7× Big Ten football champion
- First public basketball game participant
- First college five-man basketball game coach
- Organized the University of Chicago National Interscholastic Basketball
- Tournament
NBA Position
As Coach
Chicago (1920–1921)
NBA Stats
Primary sports:
Football, basketball and baseball
Basketball role:
Pioneer of five-man basketball
Seasons Coached:
1 (1920–1921)
Wins:
14
Losses:
6
Winning Percentage:
.700
Andy Phillip
Inducted:
1961
Player Stats
6 ft 2in(1.88m)
195 lb(88kg)
Born
March 7, 1922
Granite City, Illinois, U.S.
Died
April 29, 2001
Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Position:
Point Guard
Shooting Guard
College:
Illinois (1941–1943,1946–1947)
Andy Phillip was one of the outstanding guards of the early NBA era, renowned for his passing, ball-handling, court vision and leadership. After beginning his professional career with the Chicago Stags, Phillip became a key player for the Fort Wayne Pistons and later the Boston Celtics.
He was selected to the first five NBA All-Star Games and was twice named to the All-NBA Second Team. Phillip became the first player to record 500 assists in a season and led the NBA in assists in 1951 and 1952. Over 11 professional seasons, he played 701 regular-season games and averaged 9.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.
He reached the NBA Finals in each of his final four seasons and won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1957. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961 as a player.
Phillip's Awards and Honors
- 2× NCAA All-American
- NCAA Final Four appearance with Illinois (1943)
- NBA champion with Boston Celtics (1957)
- Reached the NBA Finals in four consecutive seasons with Fort Wayne and Boston
- Selected to the University of Illinois Men's Basketball All-Century Team (2004)
NBA Records
- NBA champion (1957)
- 5× NBA All-Star (1951–1955)
- 2× All-NBA Second Team (1952, 1953)
- 2× NBA assists leader (1951, 1952)
- First player to record 500 assists in a season
- First player to reach 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 career assists
NBA Teams
Chicago Stags (1947–1949)
Philadelphia Warriors (1950–1952)
Fort Wayne Pistons (1952–1956)
Boston Celtics (1956–1958)
NBA Draft
1947: 5th round 47 overall pick
Chicago Stags
Number Worn
19, 7, 4, 14, 17
NBA Stats
Seasons Played:
11 (1947–1958)
Games Played:
701
Points:
6,384 (9.1 ppg)
Rebounds:
2395 (4.4 rpg)
Assists:
3,759 (5.4 apg)
Field Goal (%):
32.3
Free Throw (%):
69.5
All-Star Selections:
5
NBA Championships:
1
Ann Meyers
Inducted:
1993
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
134 lb (61 kg)
Born
March 26, 1955
San Diego, California, U.S.
Position
Shooting guard
College
UCLA (1974–1978)
Ann Meyers is a true pioneer whose career broke barriers and redefined what was possible for women in professional sports. A standout at UCLA, she became the first woman to receive a full four-year athletic scholarship, leading her team to a national championship. Meyers made history in 1979 when she signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first woman to sign a free-agent deal with an NBA team.
While she did not make the final roster after training camp, her participation in the tryouts was a landmark moment for gender equality in basketball. She later became the top pick in the Women’s Professional Basketball League, earning MVP honors and showcasing her elite scoring and playmaking. For her trailblazing achievements and immense skill, she was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Meyers' Awards and Honors
- Olympic Silver Medalist (1976)
- WBL Most Valuable Player (1980)
- 4× Kodak All-American (1975–1978)
- Broderick Cup Winner (1978)
- First woman to sign an NBA contract (1979)
- FIBA World Championship Gold Medalist (1979)
Teams
New Jersey Gems (1979–1981)
BAA Draft
1978: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Houston Angels
Number Worn
15
NCAA Stats
Seasons (UCLA):
4 (1975-1977)
Game Played:
97
Points (UCLA):
1,685
Points Per Game (UCLA):
17.4
Total Rebounds (UCLA):
819
Total Assists (UCLA):
544
Total Steals (UCLA):
403
Field Goal(%):
50.0
Free Throw(%):
78.5
Anne Donovan
Inducted:
1995
Player Stats
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Born
November 1, 1961
Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
June 13, 2018
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Position
Center
College
Old Dominion (1979–1983)
Anne Donovan was a towering figure in basketball, standing 6'8" and possessing a soft touch and defensive dominance that made her one of the most successful figures in the sport's history. At Old Dominion University (ODU), she was a three-time All-American and led the Lady Monarchs to the 1980 AIAW National Championship. Donovan remains the NCAA’s all-time leader in blocked shots (801) and finished her college career averaging a double-double (20.0 ppg and 14.5 rpg).
Donovan's legacy is unique because she reached the absolute pinnacle as both a player and a coach. She won two Olympic Gold Medals as a player (1984, 1988) and later made history as a coach. In 2004, she led the Seattle Storm to a title, becoming the first female head coach to win a WNBA Championship. She also guided the U.S. Women's National Team to a Gold Medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first person in USA Basketball history to win Olympic Gold as both a player and a head coach. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995.
Donovan's Awards and Honors
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (Inaugural Class, 1999)
- Naismith College Player of the Year (1983)
- Honda Sports Award for Basketball (1983)
- FIBA Hall of Fame (2015)
- USA Basketball National Coach of the Year (2007, 2008)
- 22 Retired by Old Dominion University
NCAA Teams
Old Dominion (1979–1983)
National Team
United States
Number Worn
22
NCAA Stats
Seasons
4 (1979–1983)
Games Played
136
Points:
2,719
Rebounds:
1,976
Blocks:
801
FG(%):
63.1
FT(%):
66.1
PPG:
20.0
Olympic Gold (Player):
2 (1984, 1988)
Olympic Gold (Coach):
1 (2008)
Antonio Diaz-Miguel
Inducted:
1997
Coach Stats
6 ft 1.25 in (1.86 m)
Born
July 6, 1933
Alcázar de San Juan,
Ciudad Real, Spain
Died
February 21, 2000
Madrid, Spain
Position
Coach
College
University of Bilbao
Antonio Diaz-Miguel was a visionary architect of Spanish basketball and a pivotal figure in the globalization of the sport. While he never coached in the NBA, his influence on the league’s international scouting and playstyles is profound. Díaz-Miguel served as the head coach of the Spanish National Team for an astonishing 27 years (1965–1992)—a world record for longevity in any national team sport.
His crowning achievement came at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where he led Spain to a historic Silver Medal, defeating a juggernaut Yugoslavian team before falling to a U.S. squad led by Michael Jordan. Díaz-Miguel was the first Spaniard to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.
Diaz-Miguel's Awards and Honors
- FIBA Hall of Fame (Charter Member, 2007)
- 2x Spanish Coach of the Year (1981, 1982)
- Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sports Merit (2000)
- 6x FIBA European Selection Coach
- Mediterranean Games Gold (1955 as Player)
- One of the longest-tenured national team coaches in history
National Teams
Spain (1965–1992)
Contributions
Years as Head Coach (Spain):
27 (1965–1992)
Total Games Coached:
431
Olympic Appearances:
6 (Record for a basketball coach)
Olympic Silver Medals:
1 (1984)
EuroBasket Medals:
3 (Silver 1973, 1983; Bronze 1991)
World Cup Appearances:
4
Arad McCutchan
Inducted:
1981
Coach Stats
Born
July 4, 1912
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Died
June 16, 1993
Santa Claus, Indiana, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
University of Evansville
Arad McCutchan was one of the most successful small-college basketball coaches in history. His influence on the sport at the collegiate level helped shape basketball’s broader development. McCutchan served as head coach at the University of Evansville from 1946 to 1977, building the program into a national powerhouse in the NCAA College Division.
Over nearly three decades, he compiled more than 500 career victories and led Evansville to five NCAA College Division National Championships (1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1971). Known for disciplined defense, structured offense, and strong player development, McCutchan consistently produced competitive teams and future professional talent.
In recognition of his extraordinary coaching success and lasting impact on basketball, Arad McCutchan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1981.
McCutchan's Awards and Honors
- 5 NCAA College Division (1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1971)
- 500+ career coaching wins
- One of the most successful small-college coaches in history
- First coach to win five NCAA titles
- Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
NCAA Teams
Benjamin Bosse HS (1936–1943)
Evansville (1946–1977)
NCAA Stats
Wins:
514
Losses:
314
Win(%):
.621
National Championships:
5 (1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1971)
Undefeated Seasons:
1 (1965, 29–0)
Final Four Appearances:
6
Arnie Risen
Inducted:
1998
Player Stats
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Born
October 9, 1924
Williamstown, Kentucky, U.S.
Died
August 4, 2012
Beachwood, Ohio, U.S.
Position
Center
College
Eastern Kentucky (1942–1943)
Ohio State (1943–1945)
Arnie Risen was one of the dominant big men of early professional basketball, known for his scoring touch, rebounding, and strong interior presence. He was a quintessential "winner," capturing two NBA championships in two very different roles: first as the primary star of the Rochester Royals (1951) and later as a veteran mentor and backup to Bill Russell on the Boston Celtics (1957).
In the 1951 Finals, he delivered a legendary performance, leading all players with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the decisive Game 7 to secure Rochester’s only NBA title. When he joined the Celtics in 1955, he voluntarily took a backseat to help integrate a rookie Bill Russell into the league, showcasing the veteran leadership that defined his legacy. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.
Risen's Awards and Honors
- College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
- Ohio State University Hall of Fame (2004)
- Second-team All-American – Helms, Converse (1945)
NBA Records
- 2x NBA Champion (1951, 1957)
- 4x NBA All-Star (1952–1955)
- All-BAA Second Team (1949)
- NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader (1949)
NBA Teams
Rochester Royals (1948–1955)
Boston Celtics (1955–1958)
Number Worn
14, 19
NBA Stats
Seasons
10 (1948–1958)
Games Played
637
Points:
7,633
Rebounds:
5,011
Assists:
1,058
Field Goal(%):
38.1
Free Throw(%):
69.9
Points per game:
12.0
NBA Championships:
2 (1951, 1957)
All-Star Selections:
4 (1952–1955)
Arthur Lonborg
Inducted:
1973
Stats
Born
March 16, 1898
Gardner, Illinois, U.S.
Died
January 31, 1985
Horton, Kansas, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
University of Kansas
Arthur C. “Dutch” Lonborg was one of the most respected coaches and basketball administrators of the 20th century. In 1925, he achieved national fame by leading a small Washburn College team to an AAU National Championship, a remarkable feat against heavily favored and much larger competition. After leaving the sidelines, his tenure as the Kansas Athletic Director and NCAA Tournament Chair cemented his legacy as a master organizer.
Beyond coaching, he made a lasting impact as athletic director at Kansas and as chairman of the NCAA Tournament Committee, where he helped expand the NCAA Tournament from eight teams to 25 teams. He also served as manager of the 1960 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team that won the gold medal. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973.
Lonborg's Awards & Honor
- 2× Big Ten Conference Champion (1931, 1933)
- Helms Athletic Foundation national (1931)
- President of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (1935)
- NCAA Tournament Committee Chairman (1947–1960)
- Manager of the 1960 U.S. Olympic gold medal basketball team
NBA Teams
McPherson (1921–1923)
Washburn (1924–1927)
Northwestern (1927–1950)
Career Stats
Coaching Seasons:
29
Overall College Record:
323–217
Northwestern Record:
236–203
Win(%):
.538
Big Ten Championships:
2 (1931, 1933)
AAU National Championship:
1925
NCAA Chairman:
1947-1960
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