Dolph Schayes

Adolph Schayes (known as Dolph Schayes) (born May 19, 1928 in New York, New York) was a professional basketball player and coach in the NBA.

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May 19 - 1928 - New York, New York - Basketball - NBA

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He played his college basketball at New York University 1944-48. He was a member of the 1955 NBA champion Syracuse Nationals and 12-time All-Star, Schayes played for the Nationals/76ers (1948-64) in a Hall of Fame career. Upon retirement in 1964, Schayes held the NBA records for career scoring (19,249 points) and games played (1,059). He never missed a single game from February 17, 1952 until December 26, 1961 (a streak of 706 games). On the sidelines, Schayes won NBA Coach of the Year honors in 1966.

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New York University - Syracuse Nationals - Nationals/76ers - Hall of Fame

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He is the father of former NBA center Danny Schayes.

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Center - Danny Schayes

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