Born: July 3, 1916, in Star Junction, Pa.
Education: Minneapolis Central High School, University of Minnesota
Coaching experience: DeLaSalle High School (1942-44, won state Catholic tournament in 1944), University of St. Thomas (1946-47, 11-11 record), University of Minnesota (1959-68, 110-105 record), Minneapolis Lakers (1947-59, 466-319 record)
Championships: NBL (1948), BAA (1949), NBA (1950, 1952, 1953, 1954)
Honors: Voted one of the 10 greatest coaches in NBA history; inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995
Noteworthy: Played both baseball and basketball for the Gophers; played one year of pro baseball.
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