Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the information about Harry Gallatin:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Harry Junior Gallatin
- Nationality: American
- Age: Deceased (born April 26, 1927 – died October 7, 2015, aged 88)
- Hometown: Roxana, Illinois
- Height: 6’6″ (1.98 m)
- Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: Wore #11 and #22 during his career
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- High School: Roxana High School, Roxana, Illinois
- College: Truman State University (formerly Northeast Missouri State Teachers College)
- NBA Draft: 1948, 1st Round, 5th pick overall by the New York Knicks
- Teams Played For: New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons
- Championship Rings: 0
- Kids: Not publicly documented
- Siblings: Not publicly documented
Player Archetype / Play Style
Alex English’s player archetype was that of a smooth scoring wing, a polished small forward who thrived as a high-volume offensive centerpiece without needing a flashy, ball-dominant style. Defensively, he was more of a steady team defender than a shutdown stopper, using size and awareness to hold his place on the wing, while offensively he operated as an elite three-level scorer for his era, punishing defenses with soft touch, fluid drives, mid-range precision, and constant movement into scoring spots. At 6-foot-7 with long arms, coordination, and an easy athletic glide, English played with balance and economy rather than brute force, and his overall style was graceful, efficient, and relentlessly productive, built on timing, footwork, and a deceptively quiet ability to pile up points.
Sources:
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Alex English
NBA.com — Legends profile: Alex English