Ernie Calverley
Basketball player and coach, NBA champion
Born
January 30th, 1924
101 years ago
Died
2003
22 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Achieved success as a basketball player and coach. Played for the Providence Steamrollers and the Boston Celtics. Contributed to the Celtics' 1957 NBA Championship win. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, leading various collegiate teams. His coaching career included time at the University of Rhode Island.
Won the NBA Championship in 1957
Played for the Boston Celtics
Coached the University of Rhode Island
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