Frank Hill (basketball)
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Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 14, 1879 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 22, 1944 (aged 64) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1904–1914 | Paterson Crescents |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1911–1922 | St. Benedict's Prep |
| 1911–1930 | Seton Hall |
| 1915–1943 | Rutgers |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 415–235 (.638) (college) 209–28 (.882) (prep school).[1] |
Francis Joseph Hill (September 14, 1879 – August 22, 1944) was an American basketball player and coach who was the head men's basketball coach at Seton Hall College (1911–1930) and Rutgers University (1915–1943).
Hill was a frail child and began competing in athletics on the advice of his family physician. He excelled in the 100-yard dash and long jump and was invited to join the Institute Club. He later joined their basketball team. In 1904, he was signed by the Paterson Crescents at the suggestion of captain Nick Kearney, who called Hill "the best man I ever played against". In 1912, Hill was described by The Paterson Press as "without a doubt one of the greatest pivot men ever developed in the great indoor game of basketball".[2] He also played for the Harrison Entre Nous team when it did not conflict with the Crescents' schedule.[3]