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Thomas Joseph Gola (January 13, 1933 – January 26, 2014) was an American basketball player and politician. He is widely considered one of the greatest NCAA basketball players of all time. Gola was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976.
Tom Gola was a shooting guard and small forward who played 10 seasons in the NBA from 1955 to 1966. He won the MVP award in 1956 and 1961, and was a five-time All-Star and a Hall of Famer.
- January 13, 1933
Jan 27, 2014 · Tom Gola, a virtual folk hero in Philadelphia for his basketball exploits there in high school, college and the pros in the 1950s, died on Sunday in Meadowbrook, Pa. He was 81.
Tom Gola, the Hall of Fame basketball player who led La Salle to the 1954 NCAA title and helped the Philadelphia Warriors win the 1956 NBA championship, died Sunday. He was 81.
Jan 26, 2014 · Nicknamed "Mr. All-Around" by Hall of Fame coach Ken Loeffler, Tom Gola was a Philadelphia folk hero. Gola's angular build, which enabled him to play every offensive and defensive position on the court, made him an instant star.
Jan 27, 2014 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tom Gola, the Hall of Famer who led La Salle to the 1954 NCAA title, still holds the Division I record for career rebounds and helped the Philadelphia Warriors win the 1956 ...
Jan 27, 2014 · Tom Gola was a Hall of Fame player, coach, broadcaster and politician who led La Salle to NCAA and NIT titles in the 1950s. He was praised for his basketball skills, his character and his friendship with people of all backgrounds.
