Potter, Sam

Samuel Potter

Potter played three seasons at New York University in the early 1930s at a time when college basketball was increasing in prestige and popularity in New York City, and Madison Square Garden was on the verge of becoming the sport's "mecca."

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
A guard, Potter was a member of the New Utrecht High School (in Brooklyn) basketball team in the late 1920s. In 1928, they lost the PSAL championship to Newtown -- it was the school's first-ever appearance in the PSAL title game. Potter went on to play guard at NYU (New York University) in the early 1930s when college basketball in New York City was becoming one of the biggest shows in town. He joined the NYU varsity in 1931 when the Violets had a record of 9-6.

In 1932, NYU finished a disappointing 6-7, but Potter, who was considered the team's sparkplug, played well and was named team captain for his senior year in 1933. As a senior, Potter had the best season of his collegiate career. He led NYU to an improved 11-4 record, scoring 70 points for the Violets (fourth most on the team). That year Samuel was named All-Metropolitan honorable mention by the New York Evening Post (March 8, 1933).

Potter's final game was played against arch-rival City College of New York (CCNY). In the schools' annual end-of-season showdown, Potter scored a team-high seven points but fouled out. CCNY defeated NYU, 38-23 (City went 16-1 on the season and claimed the mythical Eastern championship that year).

Origin:
unknown

Career Dates:
Potter played guard at NYU from 1931-1933.

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