Edward S. "Ed" Irish (b. May 6, 1905 in Lake George, New York - d. January 21, 1982) was a basketball promoter and one of the key figures in popularizing professional basketball. He was the president of the New York Knicks from 1946 to 1974. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1964. Wikipedia
Originally a sportswriter for the New York World Telegram, Ned Irish became known as "The Boy Promoter" by bringing college basketball to Madison Square Garden. www.hoophall.com/halloffamers/bhof-ned-irish.html
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