Frank McGuireInducted:1977 Stats Born   November 8, 1913 New York City, New York, U.S. Died October 11, 1994 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S Position Coach College NA Frank McGuire was a charismatic leader and a master recruiter who successfully navigated the worlds of both collegiate and professional basketball. He is one of the few coaches to find significant success in the NBA …

Ray MeyerInducted:1979 Stats Born   December 18, 1913 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died March 17, 2006 Wheeling, Illinois, U.S. Position Center College University of Notre Dame Ray Meyer was a Chicago institution and one of the most beloved figures in college basketball history. While he famously turned down multiple offers to coach in the NBA because he “hated change,” his impact on …

Paul ArizinInducted:1978 Player Stats 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Born   April 9, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died December 12, 2006 Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. Position Small forward College Villanova (1947–1950) Paul Arizin was a prolific scorer and a true revolutionary who helped bridge the gap between basketball’s early set-shot era and the high-flying modern game. …

Pete NewellInducted:1979 Stats Born   August 31, 1915 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Died November 17, 2008 Rancho Santa Fe, California, U.S. Position Center College NA Pete Newell was one of the most influential teachers in the history of basketball, renowned for his mastery of footwork and defensive fundamentals. While he is best known for his collegiate success, Newell’s impact on the …

Joe FulksInducted:1978 Player Stats 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Born   October 26, 1921 Birmingham, Kentucky, U.S. Died March 21, 1976 Eddyville, Kentucky, U.S. Position Power forward College Murray State (1941–1943) Joe Fulks was the NBA’s first true scoring superstar and a fundamental architect of the modern game. At a time when flat-footed set shots were …

Cliff HaganInducted:1978 Player Stats 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Born   December 9, 1931 Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. Position Small forward College Kentucky (1950–1954) Cliff Hagan was a versatile and consistent forward who played a key role in the success of the St. Louis Hawks during the late 1950s and 1960s. Known for his smooth scoring ability …

John NucatolaInducted:1978 Stats Born  November 17, 1907 New York City Died May 9, 2000 New York Position NBA referee College NA John Nucatola was widely considered the premier basketball official of the mid-20th century, a man whose integrity and mastery of the rulebook earned him the nickname “The Referee’s Referee.” His career spanned the evolution of the professional game, as …

Jim PollardInducted:1978 Player Stats 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Born  July 9, 1922 Oakland, California, U.S. Died January 22, 1993 Stockton, California, U.S. Position Small forward College Stanford (1940–1942) Jim Pollard was the NBA’s first true high-flyer and a cornerstone of the league’s first dynasty. Standing 6’4″ with extraordinary leaping ability, Pollard earned his nickname, …