Nicholas John Grunzweig Jr. (July 21, 1918 – February 10, 2007) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in the National Basketball League during the 1946–47 season and averaged 2.8 points per game.[1][2][3]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1918-07-21)July 21, 1918 Buffalo, New York |
Died | February 10, 2007(2007-02-10) (aged 88) Des Moines, Iowa |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Canisius (Buffalo, New York) |
College | Niagara (1938–1941) |
Position | Forward / Center |
Career history | |
1946–1947 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
Grunzweig served in the United States Army in both World War II and the Korean War, and spent the majority of his professional career in the military.[2] After retirement from the military, he moved to Iowa where he worked for the Department of Human Services until retiring in 1979.[2]
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