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Bill Hosket, Sr.
Wilmer Clemons Hosket Sr. (February 19, 1911 – December 19, 1956) was an American basketball player and coach. A 6'5" center, Hosket starred at Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio, whom he led to three state championships from 1928 to 1930, and was named to the All-tournament team each time. He was an inaugural inductee of the school's Hall of Fame. He then played at the Ohio State University, where he won a Big Ten Conference championship in 1933. He was named All-Big Ten center for the season. After college, Hosket played for a short time in the National Basketball League as a member of the Dayton Metropolitans. Personal life Hosket was married to Ethel, with whom he had three children, Diana Sue, Beverly Ann, and Bill Jr. Bill Jr. would also become a basketball player, following in his father's footsteps at Ohio State, before playing in the NBA for the New York Knicks and Buffalo Braves. Both Hoskets have been inducted into the Ohio State University Hall of Fame an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton () is the sixth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2020 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 137,644, while Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 814,049 residents. The Combined Statistical Area (CSA) was 1,086,512. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and 73rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, north of the Greater Cincinnati area. Ohio's borders are within of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making the Dayton area a logistical centroid for manufacturers, suppliers, and shippers. Dayton also hosts significant research and development in fields like industrial, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering that have led to many technological innovations. Much of this innovation is due in part to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its place in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Varsity O Hall Of Fame
The Ohio State Varsity "O" Hall of Fame is the athletic hall of fame for The Ohio State University. Its purpose is to recognize individuals who have contributed to the honor and fame of the university in the field of athletics. An athlete must have earned at least one Varsity "O" letter to be eligible. An athlete is considered for recognition a minimum of five years after the graduation of his or her class. A coach or member of the athletic department must have served the Ohio State University for at least 15 years to be considered. Charter members The first 23 members of the Varsity "O" Hall of Fame were inducted in September, 1977. These are the names of those charter inductees: * Howard "Hopalong" Cassady — football, baseball * Paul Ebert — basketball, baseball *Wes Fesler — football, basketball, baseball, football coach *Ernie Godfrey — football, basketball, football coach *Chic Harley — football, basketball, baseball, track & field *John Havlicek — basketball, ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayton Metropolitans Players
Dayton () is the List of cities in Ohio, sixth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, Ohio, Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County, Ohio, Greene County. The 2020 United States Census, U.S. census estimate put the city population at 137,644, while Dayton metropolitan area, Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 814,049 residents. The Combined Statistical Area (CSA) was 1,086,512. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and Cities and metropolitan areas of the United States, 73rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, north of the Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky metropolitan area, Greater Cincinnati area. Ohio's borders are within of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making the Dayton area a logistical Supply chain management#Supply chain, centroid for manufacturers, suppliers, and shippers. Dayton also hosts si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayton Metropolitans Coaches
Dayton () is the List of cities in Ohio, sixth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, Ohio, Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County, Ohio, Greene County. The 2020 United States Census, U.S. census estimate put the city population at 137,644, while Dayton metropolitan area, Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 814,049 residents. The Combined Statistical Area (CSA) was 1,086,512. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and Cities and metropolitan areas of the United States, 73rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, north of the Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky metropolitan area, Greater Cincinnati area. Ohio's borders are within of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making the Dayton area a logistical Supply chain management#Supply chain, centroid for manufacturers, suppliers, and shippers. Dayton also hosts si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
