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Charley Rosen, born Charles Elliot Rosen on the 18th of January 1941 in the Bronx, was an American sports journalist, author, basketball player, coach, and mentor. He wrote more than two dozen books about basketball and was known for his in-depth analysis and caustic views. He died on the 13th of September 2025 at the age of 84.
Charley Rosen wrote more than two dozen books, including The First Tip Off, The House of Moses All-Stars, Barney Polan's Game, No Blood No Foul, More Than a Game, The Pivotal Season, and The Wizard of Odds. Both Barney Polan's Game and The House of Moses All-Stars were named New York Times Notable Books. Barney Polan's Game also appeared on the New York Times Book Review Editor's Recommended Summer Reading List for 1998.
Yes. From 1983 to 1986, Charley Rosen served as an assistant to Phil Jackson with the Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association. Rosen later became a head coach himself, leading the Patroons as well as the CBA's Rockford Lightning, Oklahoma City Cavalry, and Savannah Spirits.
Charley Rosen was part of the United States basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1961 Maccabiah Games. He competed alongside Larry Brown and Art Heyman on that team.
Charley Rosen played college basketball at Hunter College in New York City over three seasons from 1959 to 1962. He set school records for both scoring and rebounding and earned most valuable player honors each season.
Charley Rosen was inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame on the 28th of November 2018.