John HavlicekInducted:1984 Player Stats 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 203 lb (92 kg) Born April 8, 1940 Martins Ferry, Ohio, U.S. Died April 25, 2019 Jupiter, Florida, U.S. Position Small forward Shooting guard College Ohio State (1959–1962) John Havlicek was one of the most complete and durable players in NBA history. Spending his entire 16-year career with the Boston …
Cliff FaganInducted:1984 Stats Born March 3, 1911 Mankato, Minnesota Died January 18, 1995 McHenry, Illinois Position Contributor College La Crosse State Teachers College Cliff Fagan was one of the most influential administrators in the history of amateur and international basketball. Fagan’s impact was primarily felt in the high school and global arenas. As the long-time Executive Director of the National …
Jack GardnerInducted:1984 Stats Born March 29, 1910 Texico, New Mexico, U.S. Died April 9, 2000 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Position Coach College University of Southern California Jack Gardner, famously known as “The Fox,” was a tactical genius who specialized in the up-tempo, fast-break style of play. His legendary status was earned entirely in the collegiate ranks at Kansas State …
Edward SteitzInducted:1984 Stats Born November 7, 1920 Brooklyn, New York Died May 21, 1990 Position Secretary/Editor College NA Edward Steitz was a key figure in shaping modern basketball rules and international competition. Although he was not an NBA player or coach, his influence extended to all levels of the sport, including the professional game. Steitz served as the Secretary-General of …
Dean SmithInducted:1983 Stats Born February 28, 1931 Emporia, Kansas, U.S. Died February 7, 2015 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S. Position Coach College University of Kansas (1949–1953) Dean Smith was one of the most respected coaches in basketball history, best known for building a winning culture at the University of North Carolina. Although he did not coach in the NBA, his …
Bill BradleyInducted:1983 Player Stats 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Born July 28, 1943 Crystal City, Missouri, U.S. Position Small forward College Princeton (1962–1965) Bill Bradley was a smart and versatile forward who played his entire 10-year NBA career with the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1977. Known for his high basketball IQ, teamwork, and …
Dave DeBusschereInducted:1983 Player Stats 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Born October 16, 1940 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died May 14, 2003 New York City, New York, U.S. Position Power forward Small forward College Detroit Mercy (1959–1962) Dave DeBusschere was one of the toughest and most reliable forwards of his era. He played 12 NBA seasons from …
Lloyd LeithInducted:1983 Stats Born December 7, 1902 San Francisco, California Died September 30, 1979 San Francisco Position NBA referee College NA Lloyd Leith was a towering figure in the world of basketball officiating, known for his “no-nonsense” authority and a meticulous command of the game. While he spent much of his on-court career in the collegiate and AAU ranks, his …
