Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
203 cm (6'8")
Nationality
Weight
88 kg (194 lbs)
Sport
Basketball
Children
1 child: Danny Schayes
Residences
New York City
Education
DeWitt Clinton High School, New York University
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
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Dolph Schayes: American basketball player and coach (1928–2015).
Born in The Bronx (died at age 87).
2 awards including All-NBA Team.
Stands 6′8″ tall.
Studied at DeWitt Clinton High School.
AWARDS (2)
B
All-NBA Team
WON
B
NBA Coach of the Year Award
WON
Biography
Adolph Schayes was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA selection. Schayes won an NBA championship with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, and was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Dolph Schayes was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Dolph Schayes born?
Dolph Schayes was born in The Bronx.
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