Ed Wachter
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 30, 1883 |
| Died | March 12, 1966 |
| Playing career | |
| 1902-1903 | Maynard New England Basketball League |
| 1902-1904 | Ware Wonders Massachusetts Central Basketball League |
| 1903-1904 | Haverhill New England Basketball Association |
| 1904-1905 | Lowell–Haverhill New England Basketball Association |
| 1904-1905 | Schenectady Co. E Independent |
| 1904-1905 | Troy Columbias A.C. Independent |
| 1905-1906 | Schenectady Co. E Independent |
| 1905-1906 | Brattleboro(VT) Independents Independent |
| 1905-1906 | Troy All-Americans Independent |
| 1906-1907 | Winsted (CT) Independent |
| 1906-1909 | Gloversville Co. G Independent |
| 1908-1909 | McKeesport Tubers Central Basketball League |
| 1909-1910 | Gloversville Co. G Independent |
| 1909-1911 | Troy Trojans Hudson River League |
| 1911-1915 | Troy Trojans New York State League |
| 1914-1915 | Troy Trojans Independent |
| 1915-1916 | Utica Utes New York State League |
| 1915-1916 | Kingston Pathfinders Interstate Basketball League |
| 1916-1917 | Hudson Company F New York State League |
| 1918-1920 | Windsor (VT) Namcos Independent |
| 1919-1920 | Springfield Gunners Inter-State League |
| 1920-1921 | Albany Senators New York State League |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1913-1914 | New York State Normal College at Albany |
| 1914-1915 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| 1916-1920 | Williams College |
| 1920-1933 | Harvard College |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | Harvard College 121-81 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Troy Trojans Hudson River Basketball League championship 1910
Troy Trojans Hudson River Basketball League championship 1912 Troy Trojans New York State League championship 1912 Troy Trojans New York State League championship 1915 | |
| Awards | |
| 1928 All-time All-American basketball center | |
| Basketball Hall of Fame Inducted in 1961 | |
Edward A. Wachter, Jr (June 30, 1883 – March 12, 1966) was a professional basketball player and college coach. Wachter was born and raised in Troy, New York, the third of seven children to Theresa and Edward A. F. Wachter. Wachter did not attend high school or college. Wachter never married.[1]
Professional Basketball[edit]
He began playing professional basketball in 1899 at the age of 16. Wachter played for several professional teams including the innovative Troy Trojans, in his 25-year career. Wachter did not play 1918-1919 while he served in WWI. With his brother Lew as well as Jack Inglis, Bill Hardman and Jimmy Williamson, Wachter was instrumental in pioneering offensive strategies such as the bounce pass and long passing. The Wachter brothers introduced the rule that free throws are taken by the player fouled rather than a designated foul shot player.[2]
Wachter was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1961.
Coaching career[edit]
Wachter was head coach of Harvard Men's Basketball from 1920-1933 compiling a record of 121-81 (0.599)[3][4][5].
While at Harvard, Wachter authored "How to Play Basket Ball" in 1926 and also served as the Harvard Men's sculling and crew coach.[1] Wachter wrote about how the game of basket ball could be improved through uniform regulations, rule interpretations and acquiring fundamental skills.[6]
References[edit]
- Hall of Fame profile
- Peterson, Robert W. (2002). "Fumbling, Faltering, Failing". Cages to Jump Shots: Pro Basketball's Early Years. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. pp. 46–68. ISBN 0-8032-8772-0.
External links[edit]
- Ed Wachter's World - more info
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- ^ a b "Mar 12, 1966, page 2 - The Reporter Dispatch at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Wager, Paul (2018-01-07). "Upstate N.Y. Sports Lore: Wachters put Gloversville on basketball map". The Daily Gazette Family of Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "ED. WATCHER TO COACH REVIVED MINOR SPORT | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Feb 25, 1929, page 18 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Jan 29, 1933, page 29 - Hartford Courant at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "IRREGULARITIES LESSEN POPULARITY OF BASKETBALL | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- 1883 births
- 1966 deaths
- Albany Great Danes men's basketball coaches
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- Basketball coaches from New York (state)
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- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees
- Sportspeople from Troy, New York
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