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]

Al Grenert
Personal information
Born(1919-07-08)July 8, 1919
Holyoke, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 9, 2002(2002-08-09) (aged 83)
Rockport, Maine
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolHolyoke (Holyoke, Massachusetts)
CollegeNYU (1941–1942, 1944–1945)
Playing career1945–1949
PositionGuard / forward
Career history
As player:
1945–1946Sheboygan Red Skins
1946–1948Tri-Cities Blackhawks
1947Birmingham Skyhawks
1947–1948Montgomery Rebels
1947–1948Utica Olympics
As coach:
1949–1971Saint Anselm
1976–1984Nashua 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

  1. "Albert Grenert NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  2. "Al Grenert". Peach Basket Society. 11 February 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  3. "Al Grenert". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved March 31, 2019.


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