John Bunn (basketball)
The Wellston, Ohio native played three seasons under coach Phog Allen at University of Kansas while earning his bachelor's degree (1917–21).His 1936–37 team finished the season with a 25–2 record[1] and was retroactively named the national champion by the Helms Athletic Foundation and the Premo-Porretta Power Poll.Bunn served as chairman of the Basketball Hall of Fame from 1949 to 1963.On October 1, 1964, Bunn was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor.For his contribution, the Basketball Hall of Fame annually presents an award in his name.