Red Holzman
Basketball coach and champion of the Knicks
Born
August 10th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
November 13th, 1998
26 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in professional basketball, served as the head coach for the New York Knicks. Led the team to two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. Played college basketball at the University of Kentucky before transitioning to coaching. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986.
Coached the New York Knicks to NBA titles in 1970 and 1973
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986
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