Al Grenert
Albert Francis Grenert (July 8, 1919 – August 9, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and college coach.[1] He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins and Tri-Cities Blackhawks in the National Basketball League, among other teams and leagues.[1][2][3] He played college basketball and baseball at New York University (NYU).[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 8, 1919 Holyoke, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 9, 2002 (aged 83) Rockport, Maine |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Holyoke (Holyoke, Massachusetts) |
| College | NYU (1941–1942, 1944–1945) |
| Playing career | 1945–1949 |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1945–1946 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| 1946–1948 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1947 | Birmingham Skyhawks |
| 1947–1948 | Montgomery Rebels |
| 1947–1948 | Utica Olympics |
| As coach: | |
| 1949–1971 | Saint Anselm |
| 1976–1984 | Nashua HS |
Grenert served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.[2] He also had a coaching career that lasted 30 seasons, spanning both college and high school levels.[2]
References
- "Albert Grenert NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- "Al Grenert". Peach Basket Society. 11 February 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- "Al Grenert". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
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