Harry "The Horse" Gallatin passed away today. He was 88.
Before Patrick Ewing, Willis Reed, and Walt Frazier, Gallatin was the first greatest player in Knick history. Drafted 40th by New York in 1948, the undersized center (6'6") was a seven-time All-Star (1951-1957) and twice made All-NBA teams, including the first team in 1954, when his 15.2 rebounds per game led the league. In the last game of the 1953 season against the Fort Wayne Pistons, he pulled down 33 boards, a Knick record to this day. In addition to dominating the glass, Gallatin annually ranked among the league leaders in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, true shooting percentage, offensive and defensive win shares, player efficiency rating, and minutes.