Butch Van Breda Kolff was born on October 28, 1922 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA. He was married to Florence Smith. He died on August 22, 2007 in Spokane, Washington, USA.
Coach with the Los Angeles Lakers (1967-1969), Detroit Pistons (1969-1972), Phoenix Suns (1972-1973, 7 games), Memphis Tams (ABA, 1973-1974), and New Orleans Jazz (1974-1977).
Basketball player with the New York Knicks, 1946-1950.