Alex Hannum

Alexander Murray Hannum (July 19, 1923 - January 18, 2002) was a pro basketball player and coach. He is mostly known for coaching the Wilt Chamberlain-led Philadelphia 76ers to the 1967 NBA championship, ending an eight year streak of the Boston Celtics.

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July 19 - 1923 - January 18 - 2002 - Basketball - Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia 76ers - 1967 - NBA - Boston Celtics

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In 1969 Coach Hannum led the Rick Barry-led Oakland Oaks to an ABA championship, becoming the first coach to win both an NBA and ABA title, a feat later achieved by Bill Sharman. Hannum, a native of Los Angeles, California, died at the age of 78 in San Diego, California.

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1969 - Rick Barry - Oakland Oaks - ABA - Bill Sharman - Los Angeles, California - San Diego, California

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