Dutch Dehnert
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Henry G. "Dutch" Dehnert (April 5, 1898 in New York, New York - April 20, 1979 in Far Rockaway, New York) was an American basketball player whose career lasted from 1915 to 1935.
Dehnert, a 6'1", 210 lbs. forward, is mostly known for his time with the Original Celtics and is sometimes credited with inventing the pivot play. He played with the Cleveland Rosenblums when they won the American Basketball League title in 1929 and 1930. When the ABL folded he played for the Toledo Red Men.
He later coached several teams in the NBL, ABL and BAA. He coached the Detroit Eagles for two years, winning the World Professional Basketball Tournament in 1941. He also coached the Sheboygan Red Skins (National Basketball League) in 1944-46 and the Cleveland Rebels of the Basketball Association of America in the 1946-47 season.
Henry G. Dehnert was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1969.
