Alex Hannum
American basketball player and coach (1923-2002) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 78
Alexander Murray Hannum was an American professional basketball player and coach. Known as Sarge because of his military background, Hannum played center for six different teams, most notably the Milwaukee Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he spent three seasons.
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Close ties
Wilt Chamberlain Teammate at Golden State Warriors, 1963-1965
Bob Pettit Teammate at Atlanta Hawks, 1954-1956
Bill Sharman Teammate at USC Trojans men's basketball, 1946-1948
Hal Greer Teammate at Philadelphia 76ers, 1966-1968
Chet Walker Teammate at Philadelphia 76ers, 1966-1968
Lucious Jackson Teammate at Philadelphia 76ers, 1966-1968
Bob Harrison Teammate at Atlanta Hawks, 1954-1956
Frank Selvy Teammate at Atlanta Hawks, 1954-1956
Warren Jabali Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1972-1974
Career 15
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Denver Nuggets1971-1974
Houston Rockets1969-1971
Oakland Oaks1968-1969
Detroit Pistons1966
Philadelphia 76ers1966-1968
Golden State Warriors1963-1966
Syracuse Nationals1960-1963
Atlanta Hawks1957-1958
Atlanta Hawks1956-1957
Atlanta Hawks1954-1956
Sacramento Kings1952-1954
Baltimore Bullets1951-1952
Syracuse Nationals1949
Oshkosh All-Stars1948-1949
USC Trojans men's basketball1942-1948
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2002 · aged 78
The same award as Alex
Sam MitchellBoth received NBA Coach of the Year Award
Mike FratelloBoth received NBA Coach of the Year AwardBill FitchBoth received NBA Coach of the Year AwardJack McKinneyBoth received NBA Coach of the Year Award
Doug MoeBoth received NBA Coach of the Year AwardMike Dunleavy, Sr.Both received NBA Coach of the Year Award