Players

Jim Pitts

Year Inducted: 2024

Category: Players

Schools / Organizations:
(Chicago) Marshall High School
Northwestern University

Biography:

Jim was a standout on (Chicago) Marshall’s 1960 IHSA state championship team as a junior. In 1961, he earned all-state honors while helping Marshall win a second straight Chicago City championship. 

Jim received a scholarship to Northwestern University, where he was a three-year starter during his career from 1962-66. He set a season record with 321 rebounds and became the No. 2 all-time rebounder. His 123 career blocked shots remain a school record, as do his 29 rebounds in a game (at the time of his 2024 induction).

(Photo is courtesy of Northwestern University athletics.)