Ed Wachter
Hall of fame inductee
1883 – 1966
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Who was Ed Wachter?
Edward A. Wachter was one of the first professional basketball players. The 6 ft 1 in Wachter is widely regarded as the greatest center of the 1910s.
Wachter, a native of Troy, New York, played for several professional teams, like the Troy Trojans, in his 25-year career. He later coached at several schools, including Harvard University. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.
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- Born
- Jun 30, 1883
Troy - Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Troy
- Died
- Mar 12, 1966
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on July 23, 2013
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