Hunter Low
• Often referred to as the “Father of the All-America Team”
• Made numerous significant contributions to the growth and development of women’s basketball as the Manager of U.S. Sports and Events Programs for the Eastman Kodak Company
• Managed the Kodak All-America program for 17 years from its inception in 1975 through 1991
• Played a substantial role in the formation of the Kodak Women’s All-America Basketball Team, leading the group that created the All-America program
• Also provided the impetus for organizing the foundation of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in 1981
• Involvement with women’s basketball began with coaching clinics sponsored by Kodak in the early 1970s
• Made arrangements for the U.S. Olympic Women’s basketball team to train in Rochester, N.Y., prior to the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, working with the University of Rochester in procuring facilities, dorms, and support materials
• Was also responsible for arranging for an international basketball game between the USA and People’s Republic of China Olympic teams in Rochester in 1975
NOTE: The WBHOF lost a member of its family on September 18, 2008 when Hunter Low (Class of 2005) suffered a stroke and passed away at the age of 75. Low is often considered the "Father of the All-America Team," having played a substantial role in the formation fo the Kodak All-America Team and managing the team for 17 years from its inception in 1975 through 1991.
He also provided the impetus for organizing the foundation of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association in 1981. Our thoughts and prayers are with Low's family and we will forever honor his contributions to the game at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Click here to read Hunter Low's obituary.
