After playing at George Washington University, he coached St. Alban's Prep and Roosevelt High. As a 28-year old, he jumped to the pro coaching ranks, leading the Washington Caps to the best record in the BAA's first season. He next moved to the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, where he had his only losing record in the first season of the NBA. Moving east, he initially passed on dra
After playing at George Washington University, he coached St. Alban's Prep and Roosevelt High. As a 28-year old, he jumped to the pro coaching ranks, leading the Washington Caps to the best record in the BAA's first season. He next moved to the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, where he had his only losing record in the first season of the NBA. Moving east, he initially passed on drafting a local Holy Cross star, who he later acquired when the Chicago Stags were dissolved. For 10 points--what coach's first huge star was Bob Cousy on the Boston Celtics?
After playing at George Washington University, he coached St. Alban's Prep and Roosevelt High.
Arnold "Red" {Auerbach}