Maurice StokesInducted:2004 Player Stats 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 232 lb (105 kg) Born June 17, 1933 Rankin, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died April 6, 1970 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Position Power forward Center College Saint Francis (PA) (1951–1955) Maurice Stokes was one of the NBA’s most versatile and talented big men of the 1950s, redefining what a forward could do on …

Lynette WoodardInducted:2004 Player Stats 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Born August 12, 1959 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. Position Guard College Kansas (1977–1981) Lynette Woodard is a pioneer whose career defined the transition of women’s basketball into the modern era. A 6’0″ guard from the University of Kansas, Woodard was the most prolific scorer in the history …

Robert ParishInducted:2003 Player Stats 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 244 lb (111 kg) Born  August 30, 1953 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. Position Center College Centenary (1972–1976) Robert Parish was one of the most durable and reliable centers in NBA history, earning the nickname “The Chief” for his calm presence and steady excellence. Over a 21-season career, Parish became a cornerstone …

James WorthyInducted:2003 Player Stats 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Born  February 27, 1961 Gastonia, North Carolina, U.S. Position Small forward College North Carolina (1979–1982) James “Big Game James” Worthy was the definitive “third star” of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers “Showtime” dynasty. A 6’9″ small forward with elite speed and a devastating first step, Worthy …

Dino MeneghinInducted:2003 Player Stats 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 243 lb (110 kg) Born  18 January 1950 Alano di Piave, Italy Position Center College NA Dino Meneghin, affectionately known as “SuperDino,” is widely considered the greatest Italian basketball player of all time and a foundational figure in European basketball history. A 6’9″ center with a body like a “Greek …

Chick HearnInducted:2003 Stats Born November 27, 1916 Buda, Illinois, U.S. Died August 5, 2002 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Position Contributor College Bradley University Chick Hearn was the voice of the Los Angeles Lakers for more than four decades and one of the most influential broadcasters in sports history. Beginning in 1961, Hearn called an unmatched 3,338 consecutive Lakers games, becoming …

Meadowlark LemonInducted:2003 Stats Born April 25, 1932 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. Died December 27, 2015 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. Position Contributor College NA Meadowlark Lemon was one of basketball’s most recognizable and beloved figures, best known as the face of the Harlem Globetrotters for more than two decades. Combining elite ball-handling skill, sharp passing, and infectious charisma, Lemon helped turn basketball …

Leon BarmoreInducted:2003 Stats Born  June 3, 1944 Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. Position Coach College Bastrop High School Leon Barmore is revered as one of the most efficient and dominant coaches in the history of college basketball. Spending his entire 35-year coaching career at Louisiana Tech University, Barmore transformed the “Lady Techsters” into a national powerhouse that rivaled the dynasties of Tennessee …