Raymond Richard Krzoska (October 28, 1918 – April 5, 2006) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Chicago American Gears in the National Basketball League averaged 3.8 points per game.[1][3] Krzoska was also a high school and college head coach, notably at Wisconsin–Whitewater (1948–1950) and Milwaukee (1963–1970), his alma mater.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1918-10-28)October 28, 1918 Jennings, Wisconsin |
Died | April 5, 2006(2006-04-05) (aged 87) Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | East (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
College | Milwaukee (1940–1941, 1946–1948) |
Position | Guard |
Coaching career | 1945–1970 |
Career history | |
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1943 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1944–1945 | Chicago American Gears |
1946–1949 | Milwaukee Shooting Stars |
As coach: | |
1945–1947 | Cathedral HS |
1948–1950 | Wisconsin–Whitewater |
1963–1970 | Milwaukee |
He received a graduate degree from Marquette University.[2] Krzoska died from Alzheimer's disease in 2006.[2]
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