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Eddie Donovan

1922 – 2001

American basketball player, coach, executive

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Lived 1922 – 2001 (aged 78). Eddie Donovan was an American basketball coach and basketball player.

Eddie Donovan (June 2, 1922 in Elizabeth, New Jersey – January 20, 2001) was a professional basketball coach and executive.

He coached the New York Knickerbockers from 1961 through 1965, and was the coach on the opposing sideline when Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain had his record-setting 100-point game in Hershey, Pennsylvania on March 2, 1962.

He later became the team's general manager. In that role, he drafted Willis Reed and traded for Dave DeBusschere, two moves leading up to the Knicks winning the NBA title in 1970.

Donovan later became an executive with the Buffalo Braves, where he won the NBA Executive of the Year Award for the 1973–74 season.

Prior to his career with the Knicks, Donovan was the head men's basketball coach at St. Bonaventure University from 1953 through 1961.

Head coaching record NBA

Death Eddie Donovan died on January 20, 2001, when he was 78. The cause for his death was said to be the complications of stroke.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
St. Bonaventure University
Awards
NBA Executive of the Year Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eddie Donovan?

American basketball player, coach, executive (1922–2001)

When was Eddie Donovan born?

Eddie Donovan was born on 2 June 1922 in Elizabeth.

When did Eddie Donovan die?

Eddie Donovan died on 20 January 2001 in Bernardsville.

What was Eddie Donovan's occupation?

Eddie Donovan was a basketball coach and basketball player.

What nationality was Eddie Donovan?

Eddie Donovan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eddie Donovan

· Wikidata: Q1459467

· DBpedia: Eddie Donovan

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