Gene Shue, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gene Shue

American basketball player and coach

Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1931

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession: coach, basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Eugene William Shue (born December 18, 1931) is an American retired professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Shue was one of the top guards of the early days of the NBA and an influential figure in the development of basketball.
He is credited with inventing the "Spin Move" while being an early harbinger of other plays and strategies.
Shue was an NBA All-Star five consecutive times (1958–62).
After his successful playing career, he became a long-serving coach, twice winning NBA Coach of the Year.
Throughout his career as player, coach, and executive, Shue was "a specialist at taking over faltering teams."