Tisch, Al

Al Tischinsky

Tisch played college basketball at City College of New York in the 1910s, and according to the encyclopedia of JEWS in sports, was the only non-African American player to appear with the "All-Negro Renaissance" basketball team.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
Tisch played at CCNY in the 1910s. In 1917, the Beavers lost three of their first six games, but then won their final 12 to finish 15-3. He then played professionally.

Origin:
unknown

Career Dates:
Tisch played at CCNY in 1916-1917.

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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)