Adolph Schayes (/ ˈʃeɪz / SHAYZ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Dec 6, 2025 · Dolph Schayes was an American professional basketball player who was one of the game’s best-known players in the 1950s and who became the first in the history of the National …

Sep 13, 2021 · Dolph Schayes was a prolific scorer and star in his era who lifted the Nationals to an NBA title in 1955. The BAA and the NBL were rival leagues, fishing in the same pool for talent.

Dec 10, 2015 · At 6-foot-8, Dolph Schayes was agile and possessed great finesse around the basket. From 1944 to 1948, Schayes popularized the city game while starring under Hall of Fame coach …

Schayes won an NBA championship with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. [1] He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, and was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

Born on May 19, 1928, in the Bronx, New York, Schayes went on to become a trailblazing player whose impact on the game can still be felt to this day. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches, Schayes was a towering …