Goodyear Wingfoots inducted into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame

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Goodyear Wingfoots inducted into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
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The Goodyear Wingfoots, a dominant Akron basketball team, will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame on June 6 in Columbus. Established in 1918, the team achieved significant success in industrial leagues, including championship wins in the National Industrial League and the National AAU Tournament. Notable alumni include Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown and several Olympic medalists. The induction ceremony will also honor various other contributors to basketball in Ohio.

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  • Induction ceremony takes place on June 6 at Hilton Columbus/Polaris.
  • Goodyear Wingfoots dominated industrial leagues from 1918 to 1970.
  • Notable alumni include coach Larry Brown and Olympic medalists.
  • Wingfoots won the National AAU Tournament in 1964 and 1968.
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Akron team dominated industrial leagues from 1918 to 1970.

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