Pincus, Meyer

Pincus played at City College of New York in the 1930s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. July 29, 1913 - d. Dec. 7, 1995

Career Highlights:
A guard, Pincus played for legendary coach Nat Holman at CCNY in the mid-1930s and was a member of some very good teams. In 1933, he joined the varsity as a sophomore as the Beavers had a record of 13-1 and were considered the mythical Eastern and New York City Metropolitan champions for the second consecutive season. Their only loss of the 1933 season was to New York City rival, St. John's University (of Brooklyn), 31-28.

Entering Pincus� junior season (1934), City College was expected to capture their third straight mythical Eastern title and began the season by winning their first 14 games. Added to their six-game winning streak at the end of the 1933 season, the Beavers had a 20-game streak entering the final game of the year against archrival New York University (also undefeated).

The season finale was the most anticipated college basketball game in New York City history to that point, but was considered a letdown as both teams played tight. The final score was 24-18 as NYU upset Pincus and City College. Nevertheless, CCNY had a successful season with a record of 14-1, outscoring their opponents 537-337; Pincus was sixth on the team in scoring in 1934 with 41 points as he appeared in every game.

In Pincus� senior season (1935), City struggled more than usual and finished the season 10-6, the highest loss total in Nat Holman�s 15-year reign as CCNY coach (he had never lost more than five games per season). Pincus finished the season with 70 points, fourth on the team.

Origin:
New York

Career Dates:
Pincus played at CCNY from 1933-1935.

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