Eddie Gottlieb (1898-1979)
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 55.450 W 075° 10.174
18S E 485510 N 4419353
A founder of the Basketball Association of America in 1946, the forerunner to the NBA, Gottlieb was introduced to basketball as a student here in 1914.
Waymark Code: WM12F1Q
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2020
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Eddie Gottlieb (1898-1979)-A founder of the Basketball Association of America in 1946, the forerunner to the NBA, Gottlieb was introduced to basketball as a student here in 1914. “The Mogul” coached the award-winning SPHAS from the 1920s to 1950s and became the first coach of the Philadelphia Warriors, winners of the NBA’s inaugural championship in 1947. Gottlieb served the NBA as schedule maker for 30 years and Chairman of the Rules Committee for 25 years.
Marker Name: Eddie Gottlieb (1898-1979)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 05/21/2014
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: S Phila. High School, Snyder Ave. & Broad St., Philadelphia
Category: Basketball, Professions & Vocations, Sports & Recreation
Website: Not listed
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