Hilton White

Hilton White (1932–1990) He became a private first class in the Army.

Cauldwell Playground After his discharge, he returned to New York City and became the recreation supervisor at Cauldwell Playground. He founded a local basketball team called Bronx Falcons, which played in a number of big tournaments in the city. Three of White's former players, Willie Worsley, Nevil Shed, and Willie Cager, played for the Texas Western Miners and in 1966 were part of the first all-black starting five to win the NCAA Division I championship. Another one of his protégés, Nate Archibald, played 14 years in the National Basketball Association.

American International In 1966, White joined American International College as an assistant basketball coach and director of the school's intramural athletic program. In 1970 he was promoted to head coach. After seven seasons he resigned to become a full-time member of the school's faculty, serving as an assistant professor of psychology and sociology and as the school's affirmative action officer. He then served as coach of Westfield State's women's program from 1985 to 1990.

Death and legacy White died in the summer of 1990 from complications of a stroke. He was 57.