Leo Crowe
Leo Jerome Crowe (April 2, 1912 – April 24, 1966) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Indianapolis Kautskys and averaged 6.2 points per game.[1][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1912 Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1966 (aged 54) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Notre Dame (1931–1934) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1934–1936 | Akron Goodyear |
| 1935–1936, 1937 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
| 1937–1938 | Reeves All-Stars |
| 1938 | Hilgemeier Packers |
| 1938–1939 | College All-Stars |
| As coach: | |
| 1940–1942 | Huntington Catholic HS |
| 1944–1947 | Allentown Central Catholic HS |
| 1950–1959 | Rogers HS |
He was also a long-time high school basketball coach spanning tenures in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.[2] In 1940–41, Crowe led Huntington (IN) Catholic High School to a state championship, then as state runners-up the following the season.[2] He led Rogers High School to a Rhode Island state championship in 1952.
Crowe died in 1966 in Newport, Rhode Island from a heart attack.[2]
References
- "Leo Crowe NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- "Leo Crowe". Peach Basket Society. August 17, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- "Leo Crowe Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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