Lester Harrison (1904-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial

Lester Harrison

Birth

20 Aug 1904

Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA

Death

23 Dec 1997 (aged 93)

Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA

Burial

Mount Hope Cemetery

Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA Add to Map

Plot

Range 7, B'rith Kodesh Congregation Plot, grave 2285

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Historic pioneer in development of professional basketball
Instrumental in the 1948 merger of NBL-BAA into the NBA.
Founded original Rochester Royal franchise
World Champions NBL 1945-46 & NBA 1950-51
Organized and Directed the Rochester Classic Collegiate Basketball Tournament for 30 years
Signed first black basketball player (Dolly King of Long Island University)to major professional contract in 1946, breaking the color barrier.
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame - 1980
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame - 1990

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Jack Harrison

1910–1971

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