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Ronald E. Feiereisel (August 6, 1931 – January 28, 2000) was an American basketball player and coach.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1931 |
| Died | January 28, 2000 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DePaul Academy (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1950–1953) |
| NBA draft | 1953 / Round: 2 / Pick: – |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 22 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1955 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| As coach: | |
| 19??–19?? | DePaul (assistant) |
| 1980–1984 | DePaul |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Playing career
A 6'3" guard, Feiereisel starred at DePaul Academy in Chicago before playing for Ray Meyer at DePaul University from 1950 to 1953. As a senior, he was an honorable mention All-American after averaging 18 points per game.[1]
Following a two year stint with the Army, Feiereisel signed with the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA in August 1955.[2] After a good showing during the preseason,[3] he was released by the Lakers in end of November the same year after appearing in 10 of Lakers' first 11 regular season games where he averaged 3.0 points per game.[4]
Coaching career
Feiereisel began his coaching career with DePaul Academy, first as an assistant and later as head coach,[5] and led the school to the 1959 Chicago Catholic League title. After a stint as an assistant to Ray Meyer, Feiereisel moved on to St. Viator High School, where he became the school's first boys' basketball coach. He then became a referee for the American Basketball Association and Big Ten Conference.[6]
In 1980, he returned to DePaul to become their women's basketball coach. Over four seasons, he posted a 61–57 record.[1]
Death
Feiereisel died on January 28, 2000, aged 68, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.[7]
References
- Bill Jauss (1 February 2000). "Feiereisel dies; DePaul star, coach". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Ron Feiereisel in Laker fold". Star Tribune. 16 August 1955. p. 16. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Bill Carlson (22 October 1955). "Added pounds aid Feiereisel". The Minneapolis Star. p. 20. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Augie Karcher (28 November 1955). "Lakers drop Feiereisel; Pistons suspend Horan". Star Tribune. p. 29. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Feiereisel succeeds McGrath". Chicago Tribune. 29 March 1956. p. 26. Retrieved 12 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Marty Maciaszek. "Former St. Viator coach Feiereisel dies at 68 ". Daily Herald. February 2, 2000.
- "Former DePaul Coach Dies". Associated Press. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
External links
- NBA statistics at Basketball Reference
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