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 | |
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Born | (1919-07-08)July 8, 1919 Holyoke, Massachusetts |
Died | August 9, 2002(2002-08-09) (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]
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