Edward A. Wachter was one of the first professional basketball

Basketball

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 players. The 6 ft. 1 in. Wachter is widely regarded as the greatest center of the 1910s.

Wachter, a native of Troy, New York

Troy, New York

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, played for several professional teams, like the Troy Trojans, in his 25-year career. He later coached at several schools, including Harvard University

Harvard University

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. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Basketball Hall of Fame

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in 1961.

External links

• Ed Wachter's World - more info