Cohen, Herb

Cohen was a member of the 1950 CCNY (City College of New York) basketball team that was the only team in history to win both the NIT and NCAA tournaments in the same season. Along the way, City defeated the No. 12, No.6, No. 5, No. 3, No.2, and No. 1 teams in the country. After No. 5 Kentucky lost to CCNY in a 89-50 rout in the NCAA tournament, the Kentucky state legislature passed a resolution calling for the capitol building's flag to be flown at half mast. CCNY's victory in both of the title games was especially sweet, since they defeated top-ranked Bradley to capture the NIT and NCAA crowns.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
During the 1950 season, Cohen played in 24 games and averaged 3.6 points per game (he led the CCNY team in scoring in their game against Loyola of Chicago with 14 points). Cohen played in all four games of the NIT, and averaged 1.3 points per game, but played in only one game in the NCAA tournament and did not score. The 1949-50 CCNY team was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994.

Origin:
New York

Career Dates:
Cohen played guard at CCNY from 1949-1951.

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