Harry Gallatin had desire and passion for the game of basketball.
With a persistent work ethic, tremendous physical strength, and a strong competitive attitude, Gallatin was a workhorse both in college and in the NBA. He was nicknamed "Horse," and played for the love of the game.
Harry Gallatin was a 2-time All-Conference selection at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College and a 1st round draft choice of the NY Knickerbockers in the 1948 draft.
His durability led him to the NBA's consecutive games played record at 682. He played 9 of his 10 seasons with the Knicks, was an All-NBA First Team selection in 1954 and a 7-time All-Star game selection.
Known mostly for his rebounding, Gallatin ranked among the top 10 in rebounding 6 times and led the league in 1954. Harry pulled down at least 660 rebounds a season, including a career-high 1,098 in 1954.
Underrated as a scorer, Gallatin finished in the top 20 in scoring 6 times and finished his career with a 13.0 per game average. After concluding his career in Detroit, Harry Gallatin began coaching college at Southern Illinois-Carbondale and then professionally with the St. Louis Hawks and the NY Knicks.
He led the Hawks to second place finishes in 1963 and 1964 and was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1963.
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