Frank Mulzoff

Frank Mulzoff (August 5, 1928 – November 30, 2017)[3] was an American college basketball player and head coach, both for the St. John's Redmen men's basketball team.

Frank Mulzoff
Personal information
Born(1928-08-05)August 5, 1928
Astoria, Queens, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 2017(2017-11-30) (aged 89)
Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Career information
High schoolBishop Loughlin Memorial High School
(Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeSt. John's University (1948–1951)[1]
Career history
As coach:
1968–1970St. John's (assistant)
1970–1973St. John's
1973–1974Cherry Hill Rookies
1977–1978Long Island Ducks
1985Long Island Knights
Career highlights and awards
As coach:

College playing career

As a 6'3" forward, Mulzoff played basketball collegiately at St. John's University for three seasons when it was located in Brooklyn, New York.[1] Along with Al McGuire, he was co-captain of the varsity team as a senior during the 1950-1951 season, and helped lead the team to a 26-5 record, a berth in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, and third place in the National Invitational Tournament.[4]

Coaching career

After his college playing career ended, Mulzoff coached high school basketball teams for many years. He became assistant basketball coach at St. John's, which by then had moved to Queens, New York, and was then elevated to head coach in 1970 when Lou Carnesecca left to coach the New York Nets,[5] leading the team to two appearances in the National Invitational Tournament and one NCAA tournament in his three seasons.[6] He resigned after the 1972-1973 season, and was replaced by Carnesecca, who returned from the Nets.[7][8] Mulzoff then became head coach of the Cherry Hill Rookies of the Eastern Basketball Association[9] and afterward continued to coach at high school, college, and minor league professional levels.

Head coaching record

NCAA Division 1
Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
St. John's Redmen (Independent) (1970–1973)
1970–71 St. John's 18–9NIT First Round
1971–72 St. John's 19–11NIT Fourth Place
1972–73 St. John's 19–7NCAA University Division First Round
St. John's: 56–27 (.675)
Total:

Minor League Professional Basketball Teams
SeasonTeamRecordLeagueStandingPost-Season
1973–1974 Cherry Hill Rookies 0-6 (started season, coached 6 games)[10] Eastern Basketball Association 4th place, Eastern Division did not qualify
1977–1978 Long Island Ducks 15-15[11] Eastern Basketball Association 2nd place, Eastern Division lost in first round
1985 Long Island Knights 9-15[12] United States Basketball League 5th (tie) —


References
  1. "Frank Mulzoff – Playing Record". sports-reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  2. "Golden Eagles Hall of Fame Inductees". sjny.edu. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  3. "Obituaries – Deaths in South Florida: 12/3". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. December 3, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  4. "2022-2012 St. John's Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved October 25, 2022..
  5. "Mulzoff, St. John's Aide, To Succeed Carnesecca". The New York Times. June 20, 1969. p. 48. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  6. "Frank Mulzoff – Coaching Record". sports-reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  7. White, Jr., Gordon (March 13, 1973). "Mulzoff Resigns; Spurns New Pact From St. Johns – Basketball Coach Says He's Seeking 'New Challenge' – Offered Minimum Raise". The New York Times. p. 45. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  8. Goldpaper, Sam (March 28, 1973). "Carnesecca Rounds Out Cycle, Returns to Redmen". The New York Times. p. 53. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  9. "New Post for Mulzoff". The New York Times. September 21, 1973. p. 31. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  10. "1973-74 Cherry Hill Rookies Statistics". statscrew.com. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  11. "Long Island Ducks (1977-1978)". funwhileitlasted.net. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  12. "USBL 1985 Season Recap". usbl.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2000. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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