Multer, Barry

Barry D. Multer

Multer played at the University of Rhode Island in the late 1950s and early 1960s and is a member of the University of Rhode Island Athletic Hall of Fame.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. April 29, 1940 - d. Nov. 1978

Career Highlights:
After The Rams finished 8-12 (5-5 in conference) and 12-14 (6-4 in conference) respectively in his first two years, Multer led the team to the Yankee Conference title in his senior season (1961). That year, Multer was named All-Yankee Conference and led Rhode Island to a 9-1 conference record. They won the title and received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. It was the school's first postseason appearance in 15 years. In the East Region, Multer and the Rams, with a record of 18-8, faced a tough St. Bonaventure team. Despite 23 points from Multer, the Rams lost the first round game, 86-76.

Origin:
New York

Career Dates:
Multer played guard at the University of Rhode Island from 1959-1961.

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References:
encyclopedia of JEWS in sports, by Bernard Postal, Jesse Silver, and Roy Silver (New York: Bloch Publishing Co., 1965)
The Modern Encyclopedia of Basketball, edited by Zander Hollander (New York: Doubleday, 1979)
Inside Sports Magazine: College Basketball, by Mike Douchant with Jim Nantz (Detroit: Visible Ink Press, 1997)
Ronald Encyclopedia of Basketball, edited by William G. Mokray (Ronald Press: 1962)