Born September 25, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, was Basketball Hall of Fame Guard Carl Braun. This legend was a five-time All-Star and part of the Boston Celtics 1962 NBA Championship. Carl spent most of his Pro Hoops career (12 of 13 years) with the New York Knicks. After his playing days Braun became a player-coach for the Knicks in 1960 and 1961, and eventually a head coach.
Sports History
Hall of Fame Hoops Star - Carl BraunCarl Braun Hoops Hall of Fame Guard
Braun, a Brooklyn native, played college basketball for Colgate before joining the Knicks as a sophomore. He quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with, leading the team in scoring for seven consecutive seasons. His offensive prowess was showcased in his rookie season, where he torched the Providence Steamrollers for a then-franchise record of 47 points.
Beyond scoring, Braun was a well-rounded player, displaying an exceptional shooting touch, excellent ball handling skills, and a strong defensive presence. He earned five All-NBA Second Team selections and participated in five NBA All-Star Games, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite guards in the 1950s.
Born September 25, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, was Basketball Hall of Fame Guard Carl Braun. This legend was a five-time All-Star and part of the Boston Celtics 1962 NBA Championship. Carl spent most of his Pro Hoops career (12 of 13 years) with the New York Knicks.
May 16 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 5 - 9 - 22 May 16, 1927 - New York Yankee outfielder, Bob Meusel, wearing Number 5 stole 2nd base, 3rd base and&nbs...
- The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!
May 15 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. May 15, 1912 - Detroit Tigers star slugger Ty Cobb, let's an obnoxious fan get to him and the player leaped the rail...
- The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!
May 14 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 37 - 7 May 14, 1913 - Washington Senator pitcher Walter Johnson, had his amazing MLB record of scoreless innings str...
- The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!
May 13 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 22 - 21 May 13, 1942 - Who says pitchers can't hit? Boston Braves Pitcher, Number 22, Jim Tobin smacked 3 ball...
- The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!
May 12 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 27 - 17 - 14 May 12, 1910 - Ace pitcher and future Hall of Fame player of the Philadelphia Athletics, Charles Bender thr...
- The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!
May 11 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. May 11, 1897 - Washington Senators catcher Charles Duke Farrell threw out 8 Baltimore runners that attempted to steal a b...
- The use of a "banner" counts as 10 words!