Who's Who?
Did you know that there was a multi-time All-Star who was blind, deaf, short, and overweight? That the player with the postseason records for most points in a quarter and a half averaged less than 13 ppg during his career? That a woman played in the ABA? That a Hall of Fame player was also a head coach at 24, a GM at 33, and a commissioner at 34, plus he pitched for the White Sox? There have been hundreds of hoopers that helped move the needle for their teams and shape their eras. This book is about them, the movers and the shapers, both famous and forgotten. It goes beyond the usual lists and statistics. It’s about context, about looking deeper, about noting those who are noteworthy but rarely noted. From legendary superstars like Michael Jordan to quieter talents like George Ratkovicz, this book invites you to learn about 500 notable players who appeared in the NBA and ABA during the 20th century, with careers spanning from Al Cervi’s first pro game in 1937 to Vince Carter’s retirement in 2020. No matter what you’ve previously known about Abdul-Jabbar or Zaslofsky or the 14 profiled Johnsons or the dribbler named God, you’ll soon learn more about Who’s Who in Hoops History.