Bob Douglas
Basketball Player

Bob Douglas Net Worth

Bob Douglas was a pioneering figure in the world of basketball. Born in Saint Kitts And Nevis in 1884, he founded, owned and coached the New York Renaissance, leading them to success in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. His immense contribution to the sport earned him the title of 'The Father of Black Basketball', and in 1963 he became the first black person to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 4, 1884
Birth Place Saint Kitts And Nevis
Age 135 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 16, 1979 (age 94)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

About

Founder, owner and coach of the New York Renaissance who led the team to dominance in the 20's, 30's and 40's. He is often referred to as "The Father of Black Basketball" and became the first black person to be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Before Fame

He originally organized two Harlem-based amateur teams, the Spartan Braves and the Spartan Hornets, in before founding the Renaissance in 1923.

Trivia

As the head coach of the Renaissance, he posted a career winning percentage of .859 and won 88 consecutive games during the 1932-33 season.

Family Life

He married Cora Dismond and had no children.

Associated With

He coached John Isaacs, who was announced as a fellow inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

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