Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is detailed information about Alex Hannum:
- Full Name: Alexander Murray Hannum
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born July 19, 1923 – Passed away January 18, 2002 (aged 78)
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m)
- Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: Wore 16, 17, and 11 during his playing career
- Position: Forward / Center
- High School: Franklin High School (Los Angeles, California)
- College: University of Southern California (USC)
- NBA Draft: Draft details are not applicable as Hannum played in an earlier era (pre-modern draft system).
- Teams Played For
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- Rochester Royals (1949–1950)
- Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1952)
- St. Louis Hawks (1952–1953)
- Syracuse Nationals (1953–1954)
- Fort Wayne Pistons (1956–1957)
- Coaching Career
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- St. Louis Hawks
- Philadelphia 76ers
- San Francisco Warriors
- San Diego Rockets
- Championship Rings
- 2 NBA Championships as a coach:
- 1958 with the St. Louis Hawks
- 1967 with the Philadelphia 76ers
- 2 NBA Championships as a coach:
- Kids: Alex Hannum was survived by his wife, Marjorie, and their five children.
- Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely documented.
Fun Facts
- Coaching Icon: Hannum is one of the few coaches to win NBA titles with two different teams.
- Beating Bill Russell’s Celtics: He famously coached the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers, a team led by Wilt Chamberlain, to defeat the Boston Celtics dynasty, ending their eight-year championship streak.
- Legacy: Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998 for his contributions as a coach.
- Player-Coach Role: Hannum also served as a player-coach during parts of his career, showcasing his leadership skills even while still active as a player.
- Influence on Wilt Chamberlain: He was instrumental in helping Wilt Chamberlain develop as a team-oriented player during the 76ers’ championship season.