Cumberland Posey Inducted: 2016 Player Stats: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Born: October 25, 1890 Homestead, Pennsylvania Died: March 28, 1946 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Position: Outfielder Manager Owner College: Penn State (1909–1911) Duquesne (1916–1918) Cumberland “Cum” Posey was a pioneering figure in early basketball history, renowned for his skill, leadership, and impact on the game. As a player, coach, and …

Jerry Reinsdorf Inducted: 2016 Player Stats: Born: Jerry Michael Reinsdorf February 25, 1936 New York City, U.S. Position: Contributor College: NA Jerry Reinsdorf is a prominent sports owner best known for guiding the Chicago Bulls through one of the most dominant eras in NBA history. Purchasing the team in 1985, he played a crucial role in building the championship rosters …

Sheryl Swoopes Inducted: 2016 Player Stats: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 145 lb (66 kg) Born:  March 25, 1971 Brownfield, Texas, U.S. Position: Shooting guard Small forward College: South Plains (1989–1991) Texas Tech (1991–1993) Sheryl Swoopes is one of the most accomplished and influential players in women’s basketball history. Drafted first overall by the Houston Comets in the inaugural …

Dick Bavetta Inducted: 2015 Player Stats: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) 156 lb (71 kg) Born:  December 10, 1939 New York City, U.S. Position: NBA referee College: NA Dick Bavetta was one of the most respected and enduring referees in NBA history, known for his remarkable consistency, professionalism, and longevity. Beginning his officiating career in 1975, Bavetta became an …

John Calipari Inducted: 2015 Player Stats: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 190 p (86 kg) Born:  February 10, 1959 Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA Position: Coach College: NA John Calipari is one of college basketball’s most successful and influential coaches, renowned for his ability to develop NBA talent and lead programs to national prominence. Over more than three decades, Calipari …

Louie Dampier Inducted: 2015 Player Stats: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Born: November 20, 1944 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Position: Point guard College: Kentucky (1964–1967) Louie Dampier was one of the ABA’s premier guards, renowned for his sharpshooting, ball handling, and leadership throughout the league’s existence from 1967 to 1976. Spending his entire ABA career with …

Lindsay Gaze Inducted: 2015 Player Stats: 6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m) 168 lb (76 kg) Born:  16 August 1936 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Position: Coach College: NA Lindsay Gaze is a towering figure in Australian basketball—first as a skilled player, then as one of the most influential coaches and administrators the game has seen. He represented Australia in three …

Tom Heinsohn Inducted: 2015 Player Stats: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Born: August 26, 1934 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. Died: November 9, 2020 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. Position: Power forward Coach College: Holy Cross (1953–1956) Tom Heinsohn (August 26, 1934 – November 9, 2020) was a legendary figure in Boston Celtics history, excelling as a …