Adolf Schayes, American basketball player. Achievements include leading National Basketball Association in free throw shooting, 1958, 60, 62; All-American, 1948; member Championship Team, 1955; All-National Basketball Association First Team, 1952-1955, 57, 58; All-National Basketball Association Second Team, 1950, 51, 56, 59-61; twelve-time National Basketball Association All-Star game; all-time leading rebounder Philadelphia 76ers, 1948-1964.
Background
Schayes, Adolf was born on May 19, 1928 in New York City.
Career
With, Syracuse Nationals, 1948-1963;
with, Philadelphia 76ers, 1963-1964;
coach, Philadelphia 76ers, 1963-1966;
coach, Buffalo, 1970-1972.