Friday, August 1, 2008

ANSWER: Basketball

Rookie of the Year


The Eddie Gottlieb Trophy is awarded annually to the NBA Rookie of the Year. It is named in honor of Eddie Gottlieb, the first coach and manager of the Philadelphia Warriors in the BAA/NBA and the owner of the team from 1951 to 1962. He was a professional player and organizer in the 1920s and a major force in the National Basketball Association from its inception in 1946 until his death in 1979.

Matt: CORRECT
Record: 11-5

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