About Morris Chalfen
Lived 1907 – 1979 (aged 72). Morris Chalfen was an American basketball player and impresario, known for Los Angeles Lakers.
Morris Chalfen (June 3, 1907 – November 4, 1979) was an international impresario and sports entertainment executive. He founded the Holiday On Ice show, and later purchased and relocated a near-extinct National Basketball League (NBL) franchise which became the Los Angeles Lakers.
Biography Chalfen was born in Minneapolis. He founded a bowling alley and a billiards parlor called Lincoln Recreation. In 1935, he founded and produced a roller‐skating show called Skating Vanties which toured nationally for a decade.
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Who was Morris Chalfen?
American basketball player (1907-1979)
When was Morris Chalfen born?
Morris Chalfen was born on 3 June 1907.
When did Morris Chalfen die?
Morris Chalfen died on 4 November 1979.
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Morris Chalfen was a basketball player and impresario.
What was Morris Chalfen known for?
Morris Chalfen was known for Los Angeles Lakers.
What nationality was Morris Chalfen?
Morris Chalfen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Morris Chalfen. https://biography.guide/morris-chalfen/
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