[DC 86]

Easy one: what Pro Football Hall of Fame coach won an NBA championship as a player?

Otto Graham (assuming the NBL counts as the NBA), he also played some QB in the NFL which got him in the HoF, not his performance as the Washington head coach.

Right, he wasn't elected into the HoF as a coach but good knowledge about his two sport prowess - he was the first athlete to win championships in two of the major sports. He did indeed win a championship in the NBL (which later merged with the BAA to become the NBA) and then in the AAFC and NFL.

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I jumped on Halas.
So Bud Grant

It's Bud Grant - he played on the Lakers NBA championship team in 1950 alongside George Mikan and Stanford man Jim Pollard.

He's still 17th all-time in wins as an NFL head coach. He was 0-4 in Super Bowls but won the Grey Cup four times as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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 Speaking of which, there are 13 that played both in the NBA and MLB.  I got 3.  (4 counting Connors). Not good.  So, who are the 13?

Great question. First to come to mind are Gene Conley, Chuck Connors, Dave DeBusschere, Danny Ainge.

[DC 86]

Easy one: what Pro Football Hall of Fame coach won an NBA championship as a player?

Otto Graham (assuming the NBL counts as the NBA), he also played some QB in the NFL which got him in the HoF, not his performance as the Washington head coach.

Right, he wasn't elected into the HoF as a coach but good knowledge about his two sport prowess - he was the first athlete to win championships in two of the major sports. He did indeed win a championship in the NBL (which later merged with the BAA to become the NBA) and then in the AAFC and NFL.

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I jumped on Halas.
So Bud Grant

It's Bud Grant - he played on the Lakers NBA championship team in 1950 alongside George Mikan and Stanford man Jim Pollard.

He's still 17th all-time in wins as an NFL head coach. He was 0-4 in Super Bowls but won the Grey Cup four times as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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 Speaking of which, there are 13 that played both in the NBA and MLB.  I got 3.  (4 counting Connors). Not good.  So, who are the 13?

Great question. First to come to mind are Gene Conley, Chuck Connors, Dave DeBusschere, Danny Ainge.

[Phogge]

We lost first class when TV news and news magazines went from film (IATSE Guild) to video (NABET and IBEW). However on overseas assignments we got Business Class and if you finessed it you could sometimes fly first. Went three times to the Philippines during and after the revolution in first. Philippine Air had 747’s with beds upstairs in first. Really helped coming back one time with dysentery.

[Phogge]

We lost first class when TV news and news magazines went from film (IATSE Guild) to video (NABET and IBEW). However on overseas assignments we got Business Class and if you finessed it you could sometimes fly first. Went three times to the Philippines during and after the revolution in first. Philippine Air had 747’s with beds upstairs in first. Really helped coming back one time with dysentery.

[Phogge]

What former Stanford assistant football coach played in the 1961 College Baseball World Series?

[Phogge]

What former Stanford assistant football coach played in the 1961 College Baseball World Series?

[Phogge]

OK, need a hint? Also coached at Cal.

[Phogge]

OK, need a hint? Also coached at Cal.

[BobK]

Mike White ?

[BobK]

Mike White ?

[Phogge]

White was an end on the Cal football team. Also played rugby and was an event winner in the Big Meet track event. Never played baseball at Cal. Good guess Bobbbbbbbbbbbbb.

[Phogge]

White was an end on the Cal football team. Also played rugby and was an event winner in the Big Meet track event. Never played baseball at Cal. Good guess Bobbbbbbbbbbbbb.

[Mick]

Easy one: what Pro Football Hall of Fame coach won an NBA championship as a player?

Otto Graham (assuming the NBL counts as the NBA), he also played some QB in the NFL which got him in the HoF, not his performance as the Washington head coach.

Right, he wasn't elected into the HoF as a coach but good knowledge about his two sport prowess - he was the first athlete to win championships in two of the major sports. He did indeed win a championship in the NBL (which later merged with the BAA to become the NBA) and then in the AAFC and NFL.

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I jumped on Halas.
So Bud Grant

It's Bud Grant - he played on the Lakers NBA championship team in 1950 alongside George Mikan and Stanford man Jim Pollard.

He's still 17th all-time in wins as an NFL head coach. He was 0-4 in Super Bowls but won the Grey Cup four times as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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 Speaking of which, there are 13 that played both in the NBA and MLB.  I got 3.  (4 counting Connors). Not good.  So, who are the 13?

Great question. First to come to mind are Gene Conley, Chuck Connors, Dave DeBusschere, Danny Ainge.

I seem to remember that, when I was a little kid, there was a pitcher named Reed who played in both.  He was 6'6".  (I checked).  Ron Reed, 19 seasons in MLB as a starting pitcher, played two seasons in NBA.  Went to Notre Dame.

[Mick]

Easy one: what Pro Football Hall of Fame coach won an NBA championship as a player?

Otto Graham (assuming the NBL counts as the NBA), he also played some QB in the NFL which got him in the HoF, not his performance as the Washington head coach.

Right, he wasn't elected into the HoF as a coach but good knowledge about his two sport prowess - he was the first athlete to win championships in two of the major sports. He did indeed win a championship in the NBL (which later merged with the BAA to become the NBA) and then in the AAFC and NFL.

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I jumped on Halas.
So Bud Grant

It's Bud Grant - he played on the Lakers NBA championship team in 1950 alongside George Mikan and Stanford man Jim Pollard.

He's still 17th all-time in wins as an NFL head coach. He was 0-4 in Super Bowls but won the Grey Cup four times as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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 Speaking of which, there are 13 that played both in the NBA and MLB.  I got 3.  (4 counting Connors). Not good.  So, who are the 13?

Great question. First to come to mind are Gene Conley, Chuck Connors, Dave DeBusschere, Danny Ainge.

I seem to remember that, when I was a little kid, there was a pitcher named Reed who played in both.  He was 6'6".  (I checked).  Ron Reed, 19 seasons in MLB as a starting pitcher, played two seasons in NBA.  Went to Notre Dame.

[BobK]

What former Stanford assistant football coach played in the 1961 College Baseball World Series?

I even looked at a list of assistants and still no idea

[BobK]

What former Stanford assistant football coach played in the 1961 College Baseball World Series?

I even looked at a list of assistants and still no idea

[Mick]

Eight NBA players were:

1) 5x+ All Stars.
2) Multiple NBA titles.
3) All-Defensive team at least once.

Who are the eight?  Chiefly household names.

[Mick]

Eight NBA players were:

1) 5x+ All Stars.
2) Multiple NBA titles.
3) All-Defensive team at least once.

Who are the eight?  Chiefly household names.

[BobK]

Bill Russell
A start

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Kareem
Kobe
Jason Kidd

[BobK]

Bill Russell
A start

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Kareem
Kobe
Jason Kidd

[Phogge]

Jordan
KC Jones (best defensive player in history not named Bill Russell)
Chamberlain

And Bobbbbbbbb, since no one else GAS, I'll email you the baseball playing assistant.

[Phogge]

Jordan
KC Jones (best defensive player in history not named Bill Russell)
Chamberlain

And Bobbbbbbbb, since no one else GAS, I'll email you the baseball playing assistant.

[Mick]

Bill Russell
A start

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Kareem
Kobe
Jason Kidd

Bill Russell, Kareem, Kobe.  Not Kidd, only won one championship.  And the All-Defense team predated KC Jones -- who was a superb defender.

[Mick]

Bill Russell
A start

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Kareem
Kobe
Jason Kidd

Bill Russell, Kareem, Kobe.  Not Kidd, only won one championship.  And the All-Defense team predated KC Jones -- who was a superb defender.

[Giants]

What former Stanford assistant football coach played in the 1961 College Baseball World Series?

I even looked at a list of assistants and still no idea

The clue was former Cal coach…

It has to be Roger Theder (although I had no idea that he played in the CWS).

[Giants]

What former Stanford assistant football coach played in the 1961 College Baseball World Series?

I even looked at a list of assistants and still no idea

The clue was former Cal coach…

It has to be Roger Theder (although I had no idea that he played in the CWS).

[BobK]

Tim Duncan

[BobK]

Tim Duncan

[Phogge]

Yep. Bobbbb dined on it after I emailed him. Theder played for Western Michigan in 1961. He was also the starting QB in '60. He was an assistant for Ralston at Stanford and was in limbo while Stanford administrators dawdled in disarray trying to decide between Mike White and Christiansen. White was given an ultimatum by Cal, sign today or no dice so he signed. He brought Theder and Max McCartney to Berkeley. And also Muncie and Joe DeRosa who would have stayed with Stanford and top recruiter White. Chris could have used Muncie and our old friend ILB wouldn't have Chuck's cleat mark on his chest.

[Phogge]

Yep. Bobbbb dined on it after I emailed him. Theder played for Western Michigan in 1961. He was also the starting QB in '60. He was an assistant for Ralston at Stanford and was in limbo while Stanford administrators dawdled in disarray trying to decide between Mike White and Christiansen. White was given an ultimatum by Cal, sign today or no dice so he signed. He brought Theder and Max McCartney to Berkeley. And also Muncie and Joe DeRosa who would have stayed with Stanford and top recruiter White. Chris could have used Muncie and our old friend ILB wouldn't have Chuck's cleat mark on his chest.

[BobK]

Of course Christianson gave way to Bill Walsh

[BobK]

Of course Christianson gave way to Bill Walsh

[Phogge]

A bunch of Who am I:

I played in the NFL and am 4-0 with three KO's in the boxing ring.
I played in the Cardinal chain and am in the College and Pro Football HOF's.
I gave Gerald Ford the cut under his eye which became a scar for the rest of his life.
I am a current MLB star who once competed in a PBA championship.
I tossed a funky pitch and was a pro bowler.
I pitched for many years in MLB and once was a Globetrotter.
I played hoops at Michigan, was a first round pick in the NFL draft and played the outfield for multiple MLB clubs.

[Phogge]

A bunch of Who am I:

I played in the NFL and am 4-0 with three KO's in the boxing ring.
I played in the Cardinal chain and am in the College and Pro Football HOF's.
I gave Gerald Ford the cut under his eye which became a scar for the rest of his life.
I am a current MLB star who once competed in a PBA championship.
I tossed a funky pitch and was a pro bowler.
I pitched for many years in MLB and once was a Globetrotter.
I played hoops at Michigan, was a first round pick in the NFL draft and played the outfield for multiple MLB clubs.

[BobK]

I pitched for many years in MLB and once was a Globetrotter. Bob Gibson


I played hoops at Michigan, was a first round pick in the NFL draft and played the outfield for multiple MLB clubs.
Michigan or Minnesota?

[BobK]

I pitched for many years in MLB and once was a Globetrotter. Bob Gibson


I played hoops at Michigan, was a first round pick in the NFL draft and played the outfield for multiple MLB clubs.
Michigan or Minnesota?

[DC 86]

I pitched for many years in MLB and once was a Globetrotter. Bob Gibson

Ferguson Jenkins also.

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I am a current MLB star who once competed in a PBA championship.

Mookie Betts?

[DC 86]

I pitched for many years in MLB and once was a Globetrotter. Bob Gibson

Ferguson Jenkins also.

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I am a current MLB star who once competed in a PBA championship.

Mookie Betts?

[Phogge]

There were two Globetrotter answers and you both got them.

Yep. Mookie Betts.

Bobbbbb. Read the question. M I C H I G A N

[Phogge]

There were two Globetrotter answers and you both got them.

Yep. Mookie Betts.

Bobbbbb. Read the question. M I C H I G A N