The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame :: Dutch Dehnert
As a member of the Original Celtics, Henry “Dutch” Dehnert is credited with conceiving and perfecting the pivot play. First used by Dehnert against a strong local club in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this simple, yet revolutionary maneuver became the focus of Dehnert's and the Original Celtics offensive attack. At 6-foot- 1 and a ...
Dutch Dehnert - Wikipedia
Henry G. "Dutch" Dehnert (April 5, 1898 – April 20, 1979) was an American basketball player whose career lasted from 1915 to 1935. Dehnert, a bulky forward born in New York City, New York, is mostly known for his time with the Original Celtics and is sometimes credited with inventing the pivot play. He later coached ...
Dutch Dehnert NBA & ABA Basketball Coaching Record.
DUTCH DEHNERT - Pro Basketball Encyclopedia
STATISTICS & HISTORY. Henry “Dutch' Dehnert did not play basketball in either high school or college. He began playing professionally at age 19. Dehnert was never flashy or a top scorer, but even as a youngster he possessed an amazing intuitiveness for the game. Dehnert attracted attention to his special skills as key ...
Peach Basket Society: Dutch Dehnert
7 Nov 2017 ... Henry Gerard (George?) "Dutch" Dehnert, Jr. Born: April 5, 1898. New York, NY Died: April 20, 1979. Far Rockaway, NY Career 1917-18 Danbury/Jersey City Skeeters (IBL) 1917-18 Norwalk 1st Home Guard (IBL) 1917-18 Wilkes Barre Barons (PSL) 1917-18 Nanticoke Nans (PSL) 1918-19 Newark ...
Best Hoops Hall of Fame Classes | SI.com
4 Apr 2011 ... Red Auerbach (left), Henry (Dutch) Dehnert, Hank Iba, Adolph Rupp (right), Chuck Taylor. Unlike Naismith, some of the guys in this class only thought they invented the game. One whistle wouldn't have been nearly enough for Auerbach, Rupp and Iba in a single class, and we can only imagine how many ...
