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Harry Gallatin: The NBA’s Original Iron Man

By: Dennis D'Agostino

The Knicks’ latest honoree in the Madison Square Garden Walk of Fame, Harry “The Horse” Gallatin was the NBA’s original “Iron Man” and a central figure of the New York squads that dominated the Eastern Division in the League’s early days. A legendary figure in Knicks history, the Basketball Hall of Famer played nine seasons as a Knick (1948-49 through 1956-57) and was a lasting symbol of tough, blue collar workmanship. His most enduring legacy is his streak of 610 consecutive games played, a Knicks record that has stood unchallenged for nearly 60 years.