Cliff Hagan is a legendary basketball player who is best known for his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a two-time All-American at the University of Kentucky and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year in 1952.

Hagan was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in the 1953 NBA draft and played for the team for eight seasons. During his time with the Hawks, he was a five-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1958. He was also a member of the 1958 NBA championship team.

After his time with the Hawks, Hagan was traded to the Detroit Pistons and played for the team for two seasons. He then returned to the Hawks for one final season before retiring in 1970.

Throughout his career, Hagan was known for his strong defense and his ability to score from the outside. He was also known for his leadership and was named team captain of the Hawks in 1959.

Hagan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978 and his number 6 jersey was retired by the Hawks in 2009. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history and is remembered for his contributions to the game.

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