Classic photos of Dr. Jack Ramsay

SI Staff | Apr 28, 2014

Classic photos of Dr. Jack Ramsay /

Classic photos of Dr. Jack Ramsay

Jack Ramsay

Here are some classic photos of NBA Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay, who died Monday, April 28, after a battle with cancer. Ramsay compiled an 864-783 (.525) record during a 21-year career that began in 1968 and included stops with the Philadelphia 76ers, Buffalo Braves, Portland Trail Blazers and Indiana Pacers.

Jack Ramsay

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Ramsay guided the Blazers to the 1977 championship, the only title in franchise history.

Jack Ramsay

Ramsay served as general manager of the title-winning 1966-67 Sixers.

Jack Ramsay

After retiring from coaching in 1989, Ramsay transitioned into a successful broadcasting career on both television and radio. Ramsay continued as a color commentator for ESPN Radio until 2013, when his health forced him out of the booth.

Jack Ramsay

Nicknamed "Dr. Jack" because he held a doctorate degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania, Ramsay authored multiple books, including The Coach's Art and Dr. Jack's Leadership Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Basketball.

Jack Ramsay

Ramsay was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. He was named one of the top 10 coaches in NBA history in 1997.

Jack Ramsay

Philadelphia 76ers' Darrell Dawkins shoves coach Jack Ramsay after the Portland coach tried to break up a fight on the floor between Dawkins and several other Blazers during a May 1977 playoff game in Philadelphia. Dawkins was ejected from the game.

Jack Ramsay

Ramsay talks to his team in the huddle at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Jack Ramsay

Ramsay watches his Buffalo (N.Y.) Braves from the bench. He coached them from 1972-76.

Jack Ramsay

Ramsay led both the Braves and the 76ers to three playoff appearances in his four seasons with both teams.

Jack Ramsay

After coaching Buffalo, Ramsay spent 10 seasons in Portland and was in Indiana from 1986-1988.

Jack Ramsay

During his last nine seasons in Portland, the Blazers only won two playoff series.

Jack Ramsay

When he retired just seven games into the 1988-89 season, Ramsey was second on the all-time wins list for NBA coaches, trailing Red Auerbach.

Published Apr 28, 2014

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