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Edward Junge Hickox

1878 – 1966

American football and basketball coach, college athletics administrator

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Lived 1878 – 1966 (aged 87). Edward Junge Hickox was an American basketball coach and basketball player.

Edward Junge Hickox (April 10, 1878 – January 28, 1966) was an American basketball coach and administrator. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he coached the basketball team of Springfield College from 1926 to 1941, coached the American International College basketball team from 1944 to 1947, was a chairman of the National Basketball Rules Committee from 1945 to 1948, served on the board of directors of the Basketball Hall of Fame from 1959 to 1966 and was an executive secretary of the Hall of Fame from 1949 to 1963.

Hickox was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 1959. He died January 28, 1966, at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Birth century
Nationality
Education
Columbia University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Springfield College
Also known as
Edward J. Hickox

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Junge Hickox?

American football and basketball coach, college athletics administrator (1878-1966)

When was Edward Junge Hickox born?

Edward Junge Hickox was born on 10 April 1878 in Cleveland.

When did Edward Junge Hickox die?

Edward Junge Hickox died on 28 January 1966 in Springfield.

What was Edward Junge Hickox's occupation?

Edward Junge Hickox was a basketball coach and basketball player.

What nationality was Edward Junge Hickox?

Edward Junge Hickox was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Junge Hickox

· Wikidata: Q3718851

· DBpedia: Edward J. Hickox

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