Moving east, he initially passed on drafting a local Holy Cross star, who he later acquired when the Chicago Stags were dissolved.
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}