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Jack Ramsay

American sports coach and broadcaster (1925-2014) · United States · On the map · Died at 89

John Travilla Ramsay was an American basketball coach, commonly known as "Dr. Jack". He was best known for leading the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA championship, and for his broadcasting work with the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat, and for ESPN TV and ESPN Radio.

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Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award2010

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Ramsay was among the most respected coaches in NBA history and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was the winner of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2009-10 NBA season.

Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2014 · aged 89

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