Doxie Moore
Anderson Packers Head Coach | Milwaukee Hawks Head Coach | NBA Executive
Doxie Moore was born on February 13, 1911. He played college basketball at Purdue University before beginning a career in coaching and basketball administration.
Moore entered the NBA as head coach of the Anderson Packers during the 1949-1950 season and later coached the Milwaukee Hawks in 1951-1952.
He finished his NBA head coaching career with a 32-60 regular-season record and a 4-4 playoff record.
Coach Moore passed away on April 23, 1986, at the age of 75.
- Overall Coaching Record: 32-60
Coaching Career
Doxie Moore took over the Anderson Packers during the 1949-1950 season after the team had previously been coached by Howie Schultz and Ike Duffey.
Moore went 15-11 over the final 26 regular-season games. Anderson finished 37-27 overall and placed second in the Western Division.
In the playoffs, the Packers defeated the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Indianapolis Olympians before losing to the Minneapolis Lakers in the NBA Semifinals.
Moore went 4-4 in the playoffs during his time with Anderson.
Notable Players Coached
- Frankie Brian
- 2× NBA All-Star
- 2× All-NBA selection
- 1950 All-NBA Second Team with Anderson
Moore became the head coach and vice president of the Milwaukee Hawks for the franchise’s first season after relocating from the Tri-Cities.
The Hawks finished the 1951-1952 season with a 17-49 record and placed fifth in the Western Division, missing the playoffs.
The season became Moore’s final NBA head coaching year.
Notable Players Coached
- Mel Hutchins
- 4× NBA All-Star
- 1952 NBA Rebounding Leader
- 1952 Rookie of the Year