Harvey Pollack
Legacy of Excellence
Stat-Man Extraodinaire
Director of Statistical Information for the Philadelphia 76ers
Distinction of being the only individual still working for the NBA since its inaugural season, 1946-47
First to tabulate such statistics as blocked shots, steals, turnovers, offensive, and defensive rebounds
Started as the Manager for the Temple Men's Basketball Team at Temple (1942-43)
Has a ring from all four basketball champions in Philadelphia
- Warriors (1947, 1956)
- 76ers (1967, 1983)
Harvey Pollack Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Junior Baseball Federation is named in his honor
Won Marc Splaver Award as the NBA's top public relations person
Recipient of the John Bunn Award given by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for contributions to the game of basketball (2002)
Inducted in to the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (2001)
Member of Temple's Athletic Hall of Fame (2001)