Sharf, Max

Sharf played basketball at Long Island University in the late 1930s and early 1940s, and was a member of LIU's undefeated National Championship team in 1939. He played professionally in the American Basketball League after graduating.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
In 1939, Sharf was a member of the LIU team that went undefeated in the regular season (21-0).) In the NIT, the Blackbirds defeated New Mexico A&M; and Bradley to set up a match-up of undefeated teams in the final game. LIU defeated Loyola (Ill.) 44-32 to capture the NIT and national championship. Although Max played in all three games, he did not score in the tournament. In 1940, Sharf was a member of the Blackbirds' 19-3 team that returned to the NIT, but lost to DePaul, 45-38, in the first round.

Origin:
unknown

Career Dates:
Sharf played guard and forward at LIU from 1938-1941.

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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)
Ronald Encyclopedia of Basketball, edited by William G. Mokray (Ronald Press: 1962)