| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 25, 1902 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 1951 (aged 48) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1929–1936, 1941–1949 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alonzo Lewis "Lon" Darling (June 25, 1902 – April 19, 1951) was an early influencer in American professional basketball, having created the barnstorming team the Oshkosh All-Stars, is credited with being the organizer of the National Basketball League (NBL), and was a two-time NBL Coach of the Year.[1][2] The Oshkosh All-Stars saw great success over their twelve-year tenure in the NBL, winning the Western Division six times and the league championship twice, in 1941 and 1942.[3] The All-Stars also won the World Professional Basketball Tournament in 1942.[4]
- ^ Marcus, Jeff (2003). A Biographical Directory of Professional Basketball Coaches. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press, Inc. pp. 97–98. ISBN 0-8108-4007-3.
- ^ "Darling selected 'Coach of Year'". The Oshkosh Northwestern. 26 March 1947. p. 15. Retrieved 7 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Darling, Former Oshkosh All-Star Cage Coach, Dies". Janesville Daily Gazette. Newspapers.com. April 19, 1951. Retrieved May 23, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lonnie Darling, All Stars founder, succumbs suddenly". The Oshkosh Northwestern. 19 April 1951. p. 4. Retrieved 7 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
