Fliegel, Hy

Hyman Fliegel

Fliegel played at the City College of New York (CCNY) in the late 1910s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. Sept 16, 1898 - d. April 1973

Career Highlights:
Fliegel played at CCNY when the school was emerging with one of the best basketball programs in the nation. After the Beavers finished 8-4 in 1919, City College brought in the great Nat Holman as head coach, and he immediately improved the team. In 1920, Holman's first season, Fliegel captained the City squad to a record of 13-3 and it was rated as one of the top teams in the country.

Origin:
New York

Career Dates:
Fliegel played at CCNY, 1919-1920.

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References:
encyclopedia of JEWS in sports, by Bernard Postal, Jesse Silver, and Roy Silver (New York: Bloch Publishing Co., 1965)
Ronald Encyclopedia of Basketball, edited by William G. Mokray (Ronald Press: 1962)