Marv HarshmanInducted:1985 Stats Born   October 4, 1917 Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. Died April 12, 2013 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. Position Coach College Washington State University Marv Harshman was a titan of Pacific Northwest basketball, a man whose integrity and tactical brilliance earned him the nickname “The Gray Fox.” Harshman’s legendary 40-year career was spent entirely in the collegiate ranks within the …

Bertha TeagueInducted:1985 Stats Born   September 17, 1906 Carthage, Missouri, USA Died June 13, 1991 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Position Contributor College NA Bertha Teague was one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in American history. Although she did not coach in the NBA, her impact on the sport earned national recognition. Teague spent her entire career at Byng High …

Margaret WadeInducted:1985 Stats Born   December 30, 1912 McCool, Mississippi, U.S. Died February 16, 1995 Cleveland, Mississippi, U.S. Position Coach College Delta State University Margaret Wade was a trailblazing coach who helped shape modern women’s basketball. Although she did not coach in the NBA, her impact on the sport earned national recognition. Wade led Delta State University from 1973 to 1979 …

Sam JonesInducted:1984 Player Stats 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 198 lb (90 kg) Born   June 24, 1933 Laurinburg, North Carolina, U.S. Died December 30, 2021 Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. Position Shooting guard College North Carolina Central (1951–1954, 1956–1957) Sam Jones was one of the most dependable scorers and clutch performers of the NBA’s championship era. A key member of …

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 …