Ernie Calverley
Basketball player and coach, NBA champion
Basketball player and coach, NBA champion
2003
23 years ago — 79 years old
Athletes & Sports Figures
United States
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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