Ed Wachter

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Edward A. Wachter (June 30, 1883 – March 12, 1966) was one of the first professional basketball players. The 6 ft. 1 in. Wachter is widely regarded as the greatest center of the 1910s.^{[citation needed]}

Wachter, a native of Troy, New York, played for several professional teams, like the Troy Trojans, in his 25-year career. He later coached at several schools, including Harvard University. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.

Preceded by informal teams	Harvard Men's Basketball Head Coach 1920 – 1933	Succeeded by Wes Fesler

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Albany Great Danes Head Basketball Coaches

Swaim • Wachter • Maroney • Clarke • Snavely • Baker • Goewey • Hatfield • H. Grogan • Hathaway • Sauers • Cavanaugh • Sauers • Hicks • Beeten • Brown

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Harvard Crimson Head Basketball Coaches

Clark • Gilles • Randall • Grebenstein • Wachter • Fesler • Brown • Stahl • Barclay • Shepard • Wilson • Harrison • Sanders • McLaughlin • Roby • Sullivan