Bob HoubregsInducted:1987 Player Stats 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Born March 12, 1932 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Died May 28, 2014 Olympia, Washington, U.S. Position Power forward Centre College Washington (1950–1953) Bob Houbregs was a versatile forward-center known for his scoring ability, rebounding, and leadership during the 1950s. A standout at the University of Washington, …
Red HolzmanInducted:1986 Stats 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Born August 10, 1920 New York City, U.S. Died November 13, 1998 New Hyde Park, New York, U.S. Position Coach College Baltimore (1939–1940) CCNY (1940–1942) Red Holzman was one of the most successful and respected coaches in NBA history, best known for leading the New York Knicks …
Tom HeinsohnInducted:1986 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 College Holy Cross (1953–1956) Tom Heinsohn was a cornerstone of the Boston Celtics dynasty of the late 1950s and 1960s. Drafted in 1956, Heinsohn made an immediate …
Billy CunninghamInducted:1986 Player Stats 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Born June 3, 1943 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Position Small forward Power forward College North Carolina (1962–1965) Billy Cunningham was one of the most dynamic forwards of his era, known for his rebounding tenacity, scoring versatility, and relentless energy. Nicknamed “The Kangaroo Kid” for his leaping …
Red MihalikInducted:1986 Stats 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Born September 22, 1916 Ford City, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died October 25, 1996 Ford City, Pennsylvania, U.S. Position NBA referee College NA Zigmund “Red” Mihalik was arguably the most respected official in the history of the game, a man whose “fetish for fairness” and commanding presence earned him …
Fred TaylorInducted:1986 Stats Born December 3, 1924 Zanesville, Ohio, U.S. Died January 6, 2002 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Position Coach College NA Fred Taylor was the architect of the greatest era in Ohio State basketball history and one of the most respected figures in the collegiate game. Taylor is celebrated exclusively for his 18-season tenure as the head coach of the …
Stan WattsInducted:1986 Stats Born August 30, 1911 Murray, Utah, U.S. Died April 6, 2000 Position Coach College Brigham Young University Stan Watts was the architect of the “Runnin’ Cougars” and the man who put BYU basketball on the national map. Watts’ legendary career was defined entirely by his 23-year tenure at Brigham Young University. Under his leadership, BYU never had …
Bob KnightInducted:1991 Stats Born October 25, 1940 Massillon, Ohio, U.S. Died November 1, 2023 Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. Position Coach College NA Bob Knight was one of the most successful and intense coaches in basketball history. Best known for his tenure at Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball, Knight built a powerhouse program defined by discipline, motion offense, and tough man-to-man defense. Over …
