Nat Holman

Nat Holman (* October 19, 1896 in New York City; † February 12, 1995 ) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the 20's for the Original Celtics. The 1.80 m wide Holman was considered a prototype of the point guards, according to his playing, the position has been defined. After his playing career Holman coached the City College of New York, which in 1950 led to winning the NCAA and NIT Championship. To date, no other team succeeded.

Holman was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on October 1, 1964. As the best player in the first half of the 20th century were elected in the 1950s, Holman finished behind George Mikan and Hank Luisetti 3rd place

  • Basketball player (United States)
  • Basketball coach (United States)
  • Member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Born 1896
  • Died in 1995
  • Man
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