Frank Angove

FRANK ANGOVE

Born: December 12, 1913

Frank Angove is a name synonymous with the development of Basketball in . His contribution to the sport locally, at the State level, the National level and in the International arena was remarkable, spanning a period of over 40 years. Frank’s accomplishments encompassed playing, coaching, managing and administration at the highest level.

In 1993 Frank, together with Merv Harris and Keith Miller was an inaugural inductee into the Hall of Fame of the Basketball Association of South Australia Incorporated in recognition of achievement in the pursuit of excellence.

A synopsis of his outstanding contribution to the sport of basketball follows:

Four A grade premierships at Our Boys Institute, two as captain-coach;

Player with North Adelaide in 1951 before transferring to for 1952-53;

Represented at Australian Championships in 1946-47-48-49-51;

Named best player at the 1951 Australian Championship;

Formed voluntary building committee with the late Ted Hunt and Merv Harris in 1952, culminating in the erection of Forestville Stadium, the first stadium in built expressly for basketball;

Member of the District Negotiating and Building Committee for Bowden, , Hillcrest, Sturt and Morphett Vale stadia;

Negotiated site and building of Apollo Stadium in 1969 and managed the venue until retirement in 1978;

secretary for 25 years and fulltime employee for 11 years;

State manager of 26 South Australian teams, including five as a player, at Australian Championships;

Manager of South Australian team that defeated the ’ national team 4-3 in Manilla to win the President Marcos Cup;

Managed 13 SA teams at home against visiting international teams and the SA team which toured the in 1972;

Assistant manager and publicity officer of the Australian teamat the 1962 World Championship and manager of the Australian team at the 1974 World championship[in ;

Basketball officer at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and manager of the Australian Olympic teams in in 1964 and in 1972;

Managed Australian team on 1971 tour of the , , and the ;

Basketball writer for the Adelaide News for 30 years until retirement;

Australian Olympic Federation basketball delegate with Al Ramsey and Amateur Basketball Union of Australia for six years;

SA delegate to ABU of A (now Basketball ) for 24 years;

First life member of both the District and Metropolitan Amateur Basketball Association and the SA Amateur Basketball Association (later BASA) and fourth life member of the ABU of A;

Awarded Medal of the Order of for services to basketball in 1980.

Frank is survived by his wife, Mrs Josie Angove.

Frank Angove - Contributor The late Frank Angove was one of the finest team managers in the history of Australian basketball. He managed twenty-six South Australian teams as well as the 1962 and 1972 men’s Olympic teams and the 1974 World Championship teams.He was integral in developing basketball infrastructure, building the Forestville Stadium, the first ever in Australia built specifically for basketball. A Basketball Australia Life Member, Frank was also the inaugural inductee to the South Australia Hall of Fame. After more than 40 years dedication to basketball, he was honoured with an Order of Australia in 1980 for his services to the sport. Norma Connolly – Contributor Norma Connolly

Frank Angove - ContributorThe late Frank Angove was one of the finest team managers in the history of Australian basketball. He managed twenty-six South Australian teams as well as the 1962 and 1972 men's Olympic teams and the 1974 World Championship teams.He was integral in developing basketball infrastructure, building the Forestville Stadium, the first ever in Australia built specifically for basketball.A Basketball Australia Life Member, Frank was also the inaugural inductee to the South Australia Hall of Fame. After more than 40 years dedication to basketball, he was honoured with an Order of Australia in 1980 for his services to the sport.