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Edward A. Wachter was one of the first professional basketball players.

Career

The 6 ft 1 in Wachter is widely regarded as the greatest center of the 1910s. Wachter, a native of Troy, New York, played for several professional teams, like the Troy Trojans, in his 25-year career. He later coached at several schools, including Harvard University.

He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.