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Bobby Wanzer
Inducted:
1987
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
Born
June 4, 1921
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died
January 23, 2016
Pittsford, New York, U.S.
Position
Point guard
Shooting guard
College
Seton Hall (1942–1943,1946–1947)
Colgate (1943–1944)
Bobby Wanzer was one of the early stars of professional basketball and a pioneer in the guard position. Playing primarily for the Rochester Royals, Wanzer was known for his smooth shooting, leadership, and steady playmaking.
He helped lead the Royals to an NBA championship in 1951 and was a six-time NBA All-Star. Wanzer’s ability to control the offense, distribute the ball, and score efficiently made him one of the most respected guards of his era.
Over his career, Wanzer averaged 11.6 points per game and was recognized for his consistency, defensive skills, and role in establishing professional basketball’s early credibility. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987.
Wanzer's Awards & Honors
- Inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame
- 8 Retired by Seton Hall Pirates
- Key guard for early Rochester Royals dynasty
- Player-coach pioneer
NBA Records
- NBA Champion (1951)
- 5× NBA All-Star (1952–1956)
- 3× All-NBA Second Team (1952–1954)
- NBA Free Throw Percentage Leader (1952)
- First player in NBA history to shoot 90%+ from the FT line
NBA Teams
Rochester Royals (1947–1957)
NBA Draft
1948: 1st round, 10th overall pick
Rochester Royals
Number Worn
9
NBA Stats
Seasons:
9 (1948–1957)
Games Played:
568
Points:
6,924 (12.2 ppg)
Rebounds:
1,979 (4.5 rpg)
Assists:
1,830 (3.2 apg)
Field Goal(%):
39.3
Free Throw(%):
80.2
Playoff Game:
38
Borislav Stankovic
Inducted:
1991
Stats
Born
9 July 1925
Bihać, Kingdom of Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes
Died
20 March 2020
Belgrade, Serbia
Position
Contributor
College
University of Belgrade
Borislav "Bora" Stankovic was a visionary Serbian administrator who served as the Secretary General of FIBA for nearly three decades. Stankovic believed that for basketball to truly become a global game, the "walls" between the professional and amateur worlds had to fall. Working alongside NBA Commissioner David Stern, he orchestrated the 1989 rule change that allowed NBA players to compete in the Olympics.
This monumental shift paved the way for the 1992 "Dream Team," an event that sparked a global explosion of interest in the NBA. A former star player and championship coach in Yugoslavia and Italy, Stankovic used his deep understanding of the game to modernize international rules, including the adoption of the three-point line. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Stankovic's Awards and Honors
- 3× Yugoslav League Champion (Player: 1946–1948)
- 3× Yugoslav League Champion (Coach: 1958, 1960, 1964)
- Italian League Champion (Coach: 1968)
- Olympic Order (1987)
- FIBA Hall of Fame Inductee (2007)
- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee (2000)
- Order of the Legion of Honour (France, 2001)
NBA Position
FIBA Secretary General
NBA Stats
As Secretary General:
26 Years (1976–2002)
Yugoslav League Titles:
6
Italian League Titles:
1
National Team Appearances:
36 (Yugoslavia)
Olympic Games Oversaw:
9
World Championships Oversaw:
8
Buddy Jeannette
Inducted:
1994
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
175 lb (79 kg)
Born
September 15, 1917
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
March 11, 1998
Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Position
Guard
College
Washington & Jefferson (1934–1938)
Harry "Buddy" Jeannette was one of the most significant "bridge" figures in the transition from early professional barnstorming to the modern NBA. A 5'11" guard known for his blistering speed, dexterous passing, and "heady" playmaking, Jeannette was widely considered the premier backcourt player in the world between 1938 and 1948.
His legacy is defined by his versatility and leadership. In 1948, as a member of the Baltimore Bullets, he became the first player-coach in history to win a professional championship in the BAA (the league that would become the NBA a year later). He was a four-time All-NBL First Team selection and won five professional titles across three different leagues. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jeannette's Awards and Honors
- BAA champion (1948)
- All-BAA Second Team (1948)
- 3× NBL champion (1943–1945)
- 4× All-NBL First Team (1941, 1944–1946)
- All-NBL Second Team (1943)
- 4× WPBT champion (1941, 1944–1946)
- All-Time Pro Stars Second Team (1945)
- NBL All-Time Team
NBA Teams
Baltimore Bullets (1947–1950)
Number Worn
26, 6, 14
NBA Stats
Seasons played:
3 (1947–1950)
Games played:
139
Points:
997
Assist:
287 ( 2.1 APG)
Field Goal(%):
34.1
Free Throw(%):
78.1
Points Per Game:
7.2
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