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Edward A. Wachter

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Edward A. Wachter

Birth
Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
Death
12 Mar 1966 (aged 82)
Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
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Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA Add to Map
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He was one of the first professional basketball players. The 6 ft 1 in athlete is widely regarded as the greatest center of the 1910s. He played for several professional teams, like the Troy Trojans, in his 25-year career. He later coached at several schools, including Harvard University. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.
He was one of the first professional basketball players. The 6 ft 1 in athlete is widely regarded as the greatest center of the 1910s. He played for several professional teams, like the Troy Trojans, in his 25-year career. He later coached at several schools, including Harvard University. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.

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This grave is located on the left side of the main road, in the back of the cemetery.

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