Tom Gola: ‘Two Hank Luisettis Wrapped in One,’ 1962

The quiet, crewcut with a Johnny Murphy type of jaw and brown eyes is one of the most inconspicuous fellows on the floor. He is ready to sacrifice personal glory for team triumph.

Eddie Gottlieb: The Man With a Thousand Faces, 1949

There’s no such thing with Gotty as taking a game in stride. He’s about as comfortable and acrobatic during a game as a worm on a hot griddle, grimacing and writhing about as if in the grip of death’s throes.