Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Members From St. Joseph County
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Name
Year InductedHigh SchoolHS Grad DateNotes
Year InductedHigh SchoolHS Grad DateNotesTom Abernethy2012St. Joseph's1972Joins teammate John Laskowski for St. Joseph's, coached by Bob Donewald, Ind. All-Star, played at Indiana University by Bob Knight, in 1976 IU went 32-0 to win NCAA, played in the NBA. On Silver Anniv Team - 1997
2012St. Joseph's1972Joins teammate John Laskowski for St. Joseph's, coached by Bob Donewald, Ind. All-Star, played at Indiana University by Bob Knight, in 1976 IU went 32-0 to win NCAA, played in the NBA. On Silver Anniv Team - 1997Francis Bacon *1971South Bend High School19131st selection from St. Joe County, played on State Runner-Up South Bend High School team in 1913 that lost in overtime
1971South Bend High School19131st selection from St. Joe County, played on State Runner-Up South Bend High School team in 1913 that lost in overtimeDenny Bishop2009SB Central1958Point guard on '57 Central state title team, played at Univ of Houston, officiated in SWC and NCAA. Silver Anniv team - 1983
2009SB Central1958Point guard on '57 Central state title team, played at Univ of Houston, officiated in SWC and NCAA. Silver Anniv team - 1983John Coalmon2008SB Central1957Mr. Basketball in '57, led Central to 30-0 undefeated record and state title, played at Fordham, Silver Anniv team - 1982
2008SB Central1957Mr. Basketball in '57, led Central to 30-0 undefeated record and state title, played at Fordham, Silver Anniv team - 1982Sylvester Coalmon * 2006SB Central1959Played with brother on 30-0 state team in '57, Ind All-Star team -1959, knee injuries limited college career. Silver Anniv team - 1984
SB Central1959Played with brother on 30-0 state team in '57, Ind All-Star team -1959, knee injuries limited college career. Silver Anniv team - 1984Tom DeBaets 2014 SB LaSalle 1968. Coached 1994 SB Clay team to state championship, beating previously undefeated Valparaiso in overtime for the title
Jack Edison2005Greene Township1963coached in high school by Jim Reinebold and Dave Hadaway at Greene Township. Coach Plymouth to two state titles, 1982 and 2007 (3A). Played in college at Bethel College
2005Greene Township1963coached in high school by Jim Reinebold and Dave Hadaway at Greene Township. Coach Plymouth to two state titles, 1982 and 2007 (3A). Played in college at Bethel CollegeEdwin Ehlers * 1980SB Central1941played for John Wooden at Central, played at Purdue, drafted by the Boston Celtics (NBA), Chicgao Bears (NFL) and NY Yankees (MLB), played all three sports at Purdue. Silver Anniv team in '66
SB Central1941played for John Wooden at Central, played at Purdue, drafted by the Boston Celtics (NBA), Chicgao Bears (NFL) and NY Yankees (MLB), played all three sports at Purdue. Silver Anniv team in '66George Griffith1997Brighton1960coached at LaSalle HS (1973-82), coached Mr. Basketball David Magley at LaSalle, also assistant coach at Adams for '73 State Runner-up team, coached State Championship Richmond HS in 1992. Served as Executive Director of IBCA
1997Brighton1960coached at LaSalle HS (1973-82), coached Mr. Basketball David Magley at LaSalle, also assistant coach at Adams for '73 State Runner-up team, coached State Championship Richmond HS in 1992. Served as Executive Director of IBCADave Hadaway * 2000SB Central1954Coached SB Adams to State Runner-up in '73. Most wins (315) as a South Bend HS coach
SB Central1954Coached SB Adams to State Runner-up in '73. Most wins (315) as a South Bend HS coachPaul Harvey * 1995SB Central1954led '53 Central team to State championship. Silver Anniv team - 1979
SB Central1954led '53 Central team to State championship. Silver Anniv team - 1979Edward "Moose" Krause * 19891989 Silver Medal honoree. Served as Notre Dame basketball coach and was long-time athletic director at Notre Dame. A National Basketabll Hall of Fame inductee
1989 Silver Medal honoree. Served as Notre Dame basketball coach and was long-time athletic director at Notre Dame. A National Basketabll Hall of Fame inducteeJohn Laskowski1999SB St. Joseph's1971played for Bob Donewald at St. Joe and for Bob Knight at Indiana Univertsity. IU television commentator. Silver Anniv team in '96
1999SB St. Joseph's1971played for Bob Donewald at St. Joe and for Bob Knight at Indiana Univertsity. IU television commentator. Silver Anniv team in '96David Magley2010SB LaSalle1978Mr. Basketball in '78, Silver anniv team in '03. Played in college at Kansas. Indiana All-Star in 1978
2010SB LaSalle1978Mr. Basketball in '78, Silver anniv team in '03. Played in college at Kansas. Indiana All-Star in 1978Elmer McCall * 1973Frankfort1934coached Central HS to two state titles in the 1950s (1953 and 1957). '57 team was undefeated at 30-0. Coached at Central from 1952 to 1958.
Frankfort1934coached Central HS to two state titles in the 1950s (1953 and 1957). '57 team was undefeated at 30-0. Coached at Central from 1952 to 1958.Jim Miller2004Avon1954coached at Penn HS (1967 to 1975). Won over 600 games as a high school coach; won 18 sectionals, 2 final four trips
2004Avon1954coached at Penn HS (1967 to 1975). Won over 600 games as a high school coach; won 18 sectionals, 2 final four tripsPaul Novak *1994SB Central1934played at Central HS and at Notre Dame for George Keogan where he was a three time All-American
1994SB Central1934played at Central HS and at Notre Dame for George Keogan where he was a three time All-AmericanJim Powers1993SB Central1943played and coached at Central HS. HS and college coach was John Wooden; '63 team was State Runner-up. Silver Anniv team in '68
1993SB Central1943played and coached at Central HS. HS and college coach was John Wooden; '63 team was State Runner-up. Silver Anniv team in '68Bob Primmer *1977Frankfort1930Central HS coach (1946-52), final four in '49. Later coached at Ball State. Played on Frankfort state title team in '29 under Everett Case. 1st coach at Adams HS in early '40s
1977Frankfort1930Central HS coach (1946-52), final four in '49. Later coached at Ball State. Played on Frankfort state title team in '29 under Everett Case. 1st coach at Adams HS in early '40sAl Rhodes2010Penn1970played for Jim Miller at Penn; coached Warsaw HS to state title in '84; has returned to coach at Penn in 2008
2010Penn1970played for Jim Miller at Penn; coached Warsaw HS to state title in '84; has returned to coach at Penn in 2008Eugene Ring *1984SB Central1947played for John Wooden & Bob Primmer at Central, was All-Big 10 in basketball and baseball ay Indiana University
1984SB Central1947played for John Wooden & Bob Primmer at Central, was All-Big 10 in basketball and baseball ay Indiana UniversityLenny Rzeszewski * 2001SB Central1941played for John Wooden at Central & Indiana State. Was MVP and All-NAIB in '50 when Indiana State won the national title
SB Central1941played for John Wooden at Central & Indiana State. Was MVP and All-NAIB in '50 when Indiana State won the national titleDon Schlundt *1980Washington-Clay1951Wash-Clay won Sectional in '51. Played on '53 Indiana University NCAAA championship team '76 Silver Anniv team member of Indiana All-Star team in '51
1980Washington-Clay1951Wash-Clay won Sectional in '51. Played on '53 Indiana University NCAAA championship team '76 Silver Anniv team member of Indiana All-Star team in '51Entee Shine *1987SB Central1950played for Bob Primmer's '49 State Final Four team at Central. First African-American player to play at Notre Dame. Indiana All-Star team in '50. Silver Anniv team in 1975
1987SB Central1950played for Bob Primmer's '49 State Final Four team at Central. First African-American player to play at Notre Dame. Indiana All-Star team in '50. Silver Anniv team in 1975Dwight "Ike" Tallman *1996New Castle1955coached at Penn HS 1976 to 1980; coached Muncie Central ' 63 team to state title, beating SB Central in final game.
1996New Castle1955coached at Penn HS 1976 to 1980; coached Muncie Central ' 63 team to state title, beating SB Central in final game.Mike Warren1992SB Central1964played for Jim Powers at Central and John Wooden at UCLA. Led Central to 4 straight sectional titles in the '60s. Played on two NCAA national titles at UCLA. Silver team in '89
1992SB Central1964played for Jim Powers at Central and John Wooden at UCLA. Led Central to 4 straight sectional titles in the '60s. Played on two NCAA national titles at UCLA. Silver team in '89Marvin Wood *1975Morristown1946Played at Butler under Paul "Tony" Hinkle. Coached small-school Milan to State title in 1954. Coached at Mishawaka HS for 12 years
1975Morristown1946Played at Butler under Paul "Tony" Hinkle. Coached small-school Milan to State title in 1954. Coached at Mishawaka HS for 12 yearsJohn Wooden *1962Martinsville1928All-American at Purdue. Coached SB Central from 1934 to 1946, later coached at Indiana State and then at UCLA, won 10 NCAA championships
1962Martinsville1928All-American at Purdue. Coached SB Central from 1934 to 1946, later coached at Indiana State and then at UCLA, won 10 NCAA championships* deceased
