John Ecker
John Miles Ecker (born October 12, 1948) is a German-American former basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins under Coach John Wooden, winning three straight national championships from 1969 through 1971. Ecker played and coached professionally in Germany, where he also became a naturalized citizen in 1977. He also taught at a high school in Germany.
Ecker with the Bruins during 1970–71 season | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 12, 1948 |
| Nationality | American / German |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | University (Los Angeles, California) |
| College | UCLA (1968–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1971–1983 |
| Position | Forward |
| Coaching career | 1992–1995 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1971–1983 | TuS 04 Leverkusen |
| As coach: | |
| 1992–1993 | BG Bonn 92 |
| 1994–1995 | Bonn |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player
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Ecker is married to German Olympic gold-medal winner Heide Ecker-Rosendahl. Their son, Danny Ecker, became one of the top German pole vaulters.
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