Harry Gallatin, the NBA's original Ironman and Knicks Hall of Famer, passed away Wednesday at age 88 in his Illinois home, the team confirmed.
Nicknamed "The Horse," Gallatin led the Knicks in the 1940s and 50s, earning seven All-Star selections as an undersized 6-6 center and ferocious rebounder.
He also set a league standard by playing in 610 consecutive games, which is still a Knicks record. Former Laker AC Green now holds the NBA record with 1,192 straight games played.
Gallatin, who led the Knicks to three straight Eastern Division championships in the early 50s. His career averages with the Knicks were 12.