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Red Holzman was listed as a basketball player and basketball coach. Red Holzman was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States on August 10, 1920. Death is recorded on November 13, 1998, at the age of 78. Education on record includes Franklin K. Lane High School and City College of New York. Awards on record include NBA Coach of the Year Award (1970).
My Take
Red Holzman is one of those names that reminds me coaching can be an art of subtraction. Leading the Knicks to titles in 1970 and 1973, winning Coach of the Year, and earning his Hall of Fame place, he built winning teams around defense and selflessness rather than ego. What fascinates me is how a Brooklyn kid and journeyman player became a teacher of basketball intelligence. He passed away in 1998, but his fingerprints are still on how people talk about smart, team-first basketball. I genuinely respect figures who win by making everyone around them better.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Red Holzman
- Name (Japanese)
- レッド・ホルツマン
- Reading
- れっど・ほるつまん
- Born
- August 10, 1920 – November 13, 1998
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- Franklin K. Lane High School
- University
- City College of New York
Awards & achievements
- 1970 NBA Coach of the Year Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Holzman born?
Born August 10, 1920.
When did Red Holzman die?
Died November 13, 1998, aged 78.
Where was Red Holzman from?
Red Holzman was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Red Holzman do?
Red Holzman worked as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall was Red Holzman?
Red Holzman was 178 cm.
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