Alex Hannum
American basketball player and coach (1923–2002)
Biography
Alexander Murray Hannum (July 19, 1923 – January 18, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and coach. Known as Sarge because of his military background, Hannum played center for six different teams, most notably the Milwaukee (later St. Louis) Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he spent three seasons.
Hannum went on to coach for 12 seasons in the NBA, where his Hawks captured the 1958 league championship and his Philadelphia 76ers did likewise nine years later. In that span, Hannum became known as something of a Boston Celtics killer, as his were the only teams to interrupt their 13-year dynasty.
After Hannum moved on to the rival American Basketball Association (ABA), he guided the Oakland Oaks to the 1968-69 championship to become the first coach to win NBA and ABA titles. Bill Sharman was the only other coach to achieve the feat.
Hannum was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Oshkosh All-Stars
- Syracuse Nationals
- Baltimore Bullets
- Atlanta Hawks
- Oakland Oaks
- Golden State Warriors
- Detroit Pistons
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets
Awards & honours (1)
- NBA Coach of the Year Award
Quick answers about Alex Hannum
- How old was Alex Hannum?
- Alex Hannum died on January 18, 2002 at the age of 78.
- When is Alex Hannum's birthday?
- Alex Hannum was born on July 19, 1923.
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- Alex Hannum was born in Los Angeles.
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- Alex Hannum's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- How tall is Alex Hannum?
- Alex Hannum is 2.01 m (6′7″) tall.
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- Alex Hannum is a citizen of United States.
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- Alex Hannum is known as basketball player, basketball coach, coach.
