Friends of Basketball

 

Kurt Becker

Year Inducted: 2013

Category: Friends of Basketball

Schools / Organizations: Altamont High School

Biography: Kurt has published two books and numerous newspaper articles documenting the history of basketball in Effingham County and the National Trail Conference.  He wrote each book on a volunteer basis, joining with The Altamont News in 2010 to donate all revenues from the sale of his first volume t the NTC scholarship fund.  Kurt also organized ceremonies for the 70th and 75th NTC Tournament as well as the 100th season of basketball in his hometown of Altamont.