ABOUT
Outstanding prep and collegiate basketball player. At 6'5” tall, he was dubbed the "Gentle Giant". Averaged 17.2 rebounds per game his senior season ranking 1st in the Steel Valley Conference and Honorable Mention All-Northeastern Ohio in 1971. A four-year letterman at
Youngstown State University, he led Division I college rebounders in the 1974-75 season. At YSU, he gathered 560 career rebounds, ranking 8th on the all-time list and scored 1,081 career points. ranking 20th all-time. He is a member of YSUs' elite "1,000 Point Club".
accomplishments
- His exceptional abilities were showcased during his high school years:
- Averaged an impressive 17.2 rebounds per game in his senior season, a feat that ranked him 1st in the competitive Steel Valley Conference.
- Earned Honorable Mention All-Northeastern Ohio honors in 1971.
- His dedication to the sport continued in college, where he became a four-year letterman at Youngstown State University (YSU).
- His prowess as a rebounder shone during his college career:
- Led Division I college rebounders in the 1974-75 season, a testament to his tenacity and skill on the court.
- Accumulated a notable 560 career rebounds during his time at YSU, securing the 8th spot on the all-time list.
- His scoring capabilities were equally impressive:
- Tallied 1,081 career points, placing him 20th on the all-time scoring list.
- His achievements granted him membership in YSU's esteemed "1,000 Point Club."
- His journey from being the "Gentle Giant" on the high school court to his accomplishments at Youngstown State University reflects his dedication, skill, and impact on the basketball court.
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