Charley Eckman
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1921 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 1995 (aged 73) |
| Coaching career | 1954–1957 |
| Career history | |
Coaching | |
| 1954–1957 | Fort 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.