Lon Darling
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 25, 1902 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 1951 (aged 48) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
| 1929–1936, 1941–1949 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| Career highlights | |
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Alonzo Lewis "Lon" Darling (June 25, 1902 – April 19, 1951) was an early influencer in American professional basketball, having created the barnstorming team the Oshkosh All-Stars, is credited with being the organizer of the National Basketball League (NBL), and was a two-time NBL Coach of the Year. The Oshkosh All-Stars saw great success over their twelve-year tenure in the NBL, winning the Western Division six times and the league championship twice, in 1941 and 1942. The All-Stars also won the World Professional Basketball Tournament in 1942.