Hyman L. "Hymie" Ginsburg (March 23, 1914 – March 2, 1986) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2]
 Ginsburg, circa 1935 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 23, 1914 Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 2, 1986 (aged 71) Canton, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Geneva (1931–1935) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1937–1939 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| As coach: | |
| 1962–1966 | Walsh |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Career edit
After playing at Geneva College, Ginsburg played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Pirates between 1937 and 1939.[2] In his 15-game NBL career, Ginsburg averaged 5.6 points per game.[2] Ginsburg later established the men's basketball program at Walsh University and served as their first head coach from 1962 to 1966.[3]
Career statistics edit
| GP | Games played | FGM | Field goals made |
| FTM | Free throws made | FTA | Free throws attempted |
| FT% | Free throw percentage | PTS | Total points |
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBL edit
Source[2]
Regular season edit
| Year | Team | GP | FGM | FTM | PTS | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937–38 | Pittsburgh | 13 | 36 | 20 | 92 | 7.1 |
| 1938–39 | Pittsburgh | 23 | 46 | 17 | 109 | 4.7 |
| Career | 36 | 82 | 37 | 201 | 5.6 | |
References edit
- ^ "Hyman Ginsburg". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Hymie Ginsburg NBL stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Hymie Ginsburg". Walsh University. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
External links edit
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