Marty Friedman (basketball)
American basketball player and coach (1889–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Max "Marty" Friedman (July 12, 1889 – January 1, 1986) was an American Hall of Fame pro basketball player and coach.
New York Whirlwinds | |
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League | ABL |
Personal information | |
Born | (1889-07-12)July 12, 1889 New York City, New York, US |
Died | January 1, 1986(1986-01-01) (aged 96) |
Career information | |
High school | Hebrew Technical Institute |
Raised in New York City, he played in various pre-NBA leagues for eighteen years, most notably for the New York Whirlwinds. Known as one of the best defensive guards of his era, Friedman later coached the Troy Haymakers. He promoted basketball internationally during World War I, organizing a 600-team tournament in France that led to the Inter-Allied Games. Post-retirement, he owned a parking garage in New York City before retiring in 1959. Friedman was inducted into multiple halls of fame and named to the All-Time Pro Second Team in 1941.