Mike Todorovich
Tri-Cities Blackhawks Player-Coach | NBA Player & Coach | Former NBL Star
Mike Todorovich was born on June 11, 1923, in Zeigler, Illinois. He played college basketball at Washington University in St. Louis, Notre Dame and Wyoming before beginning his professional basketball career.
Todorovich joined the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and became the team’s player-coach during the 1950-1951 NBA season. He coached 42 games while also remaining an active player.
Todorovich finished his NBA head coaching career with a 14-28 record.
Coach Todorovich passed away on June 24, 2000, at the age of 77.
- Overall Coaching Record: 14-28
Coaching Career
Mike Todorovich played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks during the 1950-1951 NBA season and later took over as the team’s player-coach.
The Blackhawks started the season under Dave McMillan, who went 9-14. John Logan then coached 3 games before Todorovich took over the team.
Todorovich went 14-28 over the final 42 games. Tri-Cities finished with a 25-43 record and missed the playoffs.
Todorovich also appeared in 66 games as a player during the season. The year became his only NBA head coaching stint.
Notable Players Coached
- Frankie Brian
- 2× NBA All-Star
- 1951 All-NBA Second Team
- Dike Eddleman
- 2× NBA All-Star