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Edward S. "Ed" Steitz

Recognized worldwide as the leading authority on amateur basketball rules, Ed Steitz promoted rule changes that made the game faster, more exciting, and led to higher scores. As secretary, editor, and national interpreter of the NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Committee from 1965 to 1990, he fought for significant rules changes to improve college basketball. Steitz coached at Springfield College, where the game was invented, for ten seasons and served as the school's director of athletics from 1956 to 1990. Founder of ABAUSA Basketball – now USA Basketball – Steitz conducted over 1,000 rules clinics worldwide and served as chairman of the United States Olympic Selection Committee from 1964 to 1980. Steitz touched the game in a number of ways and his influence is still apparent today. 

Enshrined

1984

Born

November 07, 1920 Brooklyn, NY

Died

May 21, 1990

Contributor Stats

1976 INTRUMENTAL IN
REINSTATEMENT OF THE DUNK
1981 ELIMINATED JUMP BALL
EXCEPT FOR START OF GAME
AND OVERTIME
1985 ADVOCATE OF 45 SECOND
SHOT CLOCK AND
3-POINT SHOT
1962-68 NIT SELECTION
COMMITTEE
10 SEASONS COACHED
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
FOUNDER ABAUSA BASKETBALL
NOW USA BASKETBALL