India, Oct. 17 -- Cliff Hagan, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame forward who helped the St. Louis Hawks win the 1958 NBA championship, has died at the age of 94. The former five-time NBA All-Star passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that spanned professional basketball, college championships and coaching.

Hagan spent his entire 10-year NBA playing career with the Hawks after starring for the University of Kentucky. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978 in recognition of his achievements on the court.

Cliff Hagan NBA Career And Stats

Hagan entered the NBA in 1956 and became one of the leading players for the St. Louis Hawks. He averaged 18.0 points, 6.9 rebou...