Edward A. "Ed" Wachter

Lanky, aggressive, quick, and versatile, center Ed Wachter was a skillful and accurate jump and free throw shooter. Skipping high school and college, Wachter played professional basketball from 1899 to 1924. Wachter was consistently among the scoring leaders in his leagues and played on more championship teams than anyone else in his generation. His first taste of victory came in 1905 when he led Haverhill into the New England Basketball Association playoffs. Wachter’s greatest contributions came with the Troy Trojans, a team he began in 1905 as the Company E team of Schenectady, New York. Known for their new ways of passing, fast-breaking offense, and man-to-man defense, the Trojans were one of the early dynasties, capturing five league titles and going 29-0 during a 1915 barnstorming tour. When Wachter retired, he moved on to spend 25 fruitful years coaching at five different colleges including Harvard, Williams, and Albany State in New York.

Enshrined

1961

Born

June 30, 1883 Pecksburg, IN

Died

March 12, 1966

Professional Career

Utica Utes Albany Senators Troy Trojans Adams Hudson Company F Jersey City Skeeters Kingston Pathfinders Lowell Burkes McKeesport Majestics Springfield Gunners Ware Wonders Windsor National Acme Cohoes Cohosiers Haverhill