Charley Eckman

Charley Eckman
Personal information
Born(1921-09-10)September 10, 1921
DiedJuly 3, 1995(1995-07-03) (aged 73)
Coaching career1954–1957
Career history
Coaching
19541957Fort Wayne / Detroit Pistons
Career highlights

Charles Markwood Eckman Jr. (September 10, 1921 – July 3, 1995) was an American basketball head coach and professional basketball referee for the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the only person to have ever officiated and coached in an NBA All-Star Game. Eckman also officiated college basketball for many years, including the 1961 NCAA Division I men's championship game, and six straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship games. Eckman was also a sports broadcaster, respected horse racing handicapper and professional baseball scout.