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Harry Gallatin
Leading the NBA in rebounding for the New York Knicks in 1954.
Rebounding title · Thirty-three rebounds
- Born
- 26 April 1927
- Birthplace
- Roxana
- Died
- 7 October 2015
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Harry Gallatin
Harry Gallatin was an American basketball player and coach nicknamed the Horse.
Early life
Education
Grew up in Roxana, Illinois, served in the Navy and attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College.
Career
- 1948
New York Knicks
Began his professional playing career.
- 1951–1957
All-Star selections
Played in seven consecutive NBA All-Star Games.
- 1954
Rebounding leader
Led the league and made the All-NBA First Team.
- 1957–1958
Detroit
Completed his NBA playing career with the Pistons.
- 1962–1963
NBA coaching
Became coach of the St Louis Hawks and won Coach of the Year in his first season.
Achievements
Rebounding title
Averaged 15.3 rebounds per game.
Thirty-three rebounds
Recorded a standout game against Fort Wayne.
Beyond sport
Family
Married Beverly Hull in 1949; they had three sons.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.