Lon Darling, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American basketball coach
Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1902
Place of Birth: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Date of Death: 19-Apr-1951
Profession: basketball coach
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Lon Darling
- Alonzo Lewis "Lon" Darling (June 25, 1902 – April 19, 1951) was an early influencer in American professional basketball, having created the barnstorming team the Oshkosh All-Stars, is credited with being the organizer of the National Basketball League (NBL), and was a two-time NBL Coach of the Year.
- The Oshkosh All-Stars saw great success over their twelve-year tenure in the NBL, winning the Western Division six times and the league championship twice, in 1941 and 1942.
- The All-Stars also won the World Professional Basketball Tournament in 1942.
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