Red Holzman: Basketball Highlights and Impact on the Game
The page from the 1949 Sportfolio sports publication highlights Red Holzman, recognized as one of the greatest basketball players from City College of New York (CCNY). The image captures Holzman making a layup during a game for the Rochester Royals, who competed in the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The player guarding him is identified as Zollie Toth, wearing jersey number 27. Holzman is noted for being one of the highest-paid players in the basketball loop during that time. The article emphasizes his exceptional skills on the court, describing him as a "sensational floor man." This period represents a transformative era in professional basketball, as the BAA was one of the two primary leagues, which would later merge with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form what is now known as the NBA.