Joe Forte #45
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大 中 小Experience: 17 seasons, currently in his 18th NBA season Born: March 17, 2024 (New York) Resides: Smyrna, GA HS: Levittown Memorial (Levittown, NY) College: High Point University ’67 Officiated 1,152 regular season, 107 playoff and one NBA Finals games entering the 2004-05 season. Officiated the 2000 All-Star Game and the 1992 and 1994 Mexico Challenge as well as the 1999 McDonald’s Championship in Milan, Italy. Only official ever to have worked a high school state championship, an NCAA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal game and an NBA Finals game. Co-inventor of the "Fox-40 Whistle, " used by the NBA, FIBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL, CFL, FINA and FIFA. FIBA official since 1973; officiated the 1988 Olympic Gold Medal Game in Seoul, South Korea, and the Pan American Games. Seventeen years of collegiate officiating experience, including games in the Atlantic Coast, Atlantic 10, Big East, Southeastern and Sun Belt Conferences. Officiated five NCAA Championships, eight ACC Championships, three Atlantic 10 Championships, and six NCAA Regional Championship Games. Served as President of the ACC officials association in 1988. Naismith Award winner as 1988 Official of the Year and 1988 Smyrna Citizen of the Year. Fourteen years of high school officiating experience in Virginia, including the 1974 State Championship Game. Played professional baseball in the Cincinnati Reds organization in 1968 and 1969. Attended High Point University on a baseball scholarship and served as team captain. Financial Director at High Point College 1967-68 as well as the Assistant Director of Admissions. Voted outstanding athlete of his high school in 1961 after serving as captain of the baseball team. Achieved All-Nassau County honors in baseball and basketball in high school. Received the Panther Award for High School Athlete of the year 1961. Member of the USA Basketball Committee 1990-1999. Interests include golf and instructing officials |
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