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1942 84 years ago Notable Births June 25

Willis Reed, American basketball player, coach, and manager (died 2023)

On June 25, in the year 1942, Willis Reed, American basketball player, coach, and manager (died 2023). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 25, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Willis Reed. Learn more below.

Willis Reed Jr. was an American professional basketball player, coach, and general manager. He spent his entire ten-year pro playing career (1964–1974) with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Reed was a seven-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection, including once on the first team in 1970, when he was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). Until Nikola Jokić won his first MVP in 2020-21, he was the only player drafted in the second round to win the award. He was a two-time NBA champion and was voted the NBA Finals MVP both times. In 1982, Reed was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was named to both the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 25, 1942 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 14 June 2026.

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