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Butch van Breda Kolff
American basketball player and coach (1922–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Willem Hendrik "Butch" (sometimes "Bill")[1] van Breda Kolff (October 28, 1922 – August 22, 2007) was an American basketball player and coach.
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![]() Van Breda Kolff, circa 1968 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1922-10-28)October 28, 1922 Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | August 22, 2007(2007-08-22) (aged 84) Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | The Hill School (Pottstown, Pennsylvania) |
College | Princeton (1942–1946) |
Playing career | 1946–1950 |
Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
Number | 11, 17 |
Coaching career | 1951–1994 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1946–1950 | New York Knicks |
As coach: | |
1951–1955 | Lafayette |
1955–1962 | Hofstra |
1962–1967 | Princeton |
1967–1969 | Los Angeles Lakers |
1969–1972 | Detroit Pistons |
1972–1973 | Phoenix Suns |
1973–1974 | Memphis Tams |
1974–1977 | New Orleans Jazz |
1977–1979 | New Orleans |
1979–1981 | New Orleans Pride |
1984–1988 | Lafayette |
1988–1994 | Hofstra |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career coaching record | |
College | 482–272 (.639) |
NBA | 287–316 (.476) |
WBL | 39–28 (.582) |
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