About David Tobey
Lived 1898 – 1988 (aged 90). David Tobey was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
David Tobey (May 1, 1898 in New York, New York, United States – July 25, 1988) was an American basketball referee. He refereed many notable pro games in New York between 1918 and 1925. In 1926 he refereed the Syracuse vs. West Point game, which featured two future Hall of Famers, Vic Hanson and John Roosma. After that game he became popular and refereed many important games from 1926 to 1945, such as the first game with a three-man officiating crew (Georgetown vs. Columbia). After retirement from officiating, he became basketball coach at Cooper Union in New York City. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Tobey?
American basketball player (1898-1988)
When was David Tobey born?
David Tobey was born on 1 May 1898 in New York City.
When did David Tobey die?
David Tobey died on 25 July 1988 in New York City.
What was David Tobey's occupation?
David Tobey was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was David Tobey?
David Tobey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Tobey (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Tobey. https://biography.guide/david-tobey/
MLA: "David Tobey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-tobey/.
Chicago: "David Tobey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-tobey/.
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