Al Guokas

Albert George Guokas (/ˈɡuːkəs/ GOO-kəs;^[1] August 7, 1925 – August 2, 1990) was an American professional basketball player who spent one season in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia Warriors during the 1948–49 season. He attended Saint Joseph's University.^[2][3] His brother, Matt Sr. and nephew Matt were also professional basketball players.

Born(1925-07-08)July 8, 1925

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

DiedAugust 2, 1990(1990-08-02) (aged 65)

Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)

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Al Guokas

Personal information
Born	(1925-07-08)July 8, 1925 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	August 2, 1990(1990-08-02) (aged 65) Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	St. Joseph's (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College	Saint Joseph's (1947–1948)
Playing career	1948–1950
Position	Forward
Number	21, 11
Coaching career	1950–1951
Career history
Playing
1948–1950	Denver Nuggets
1950	Philadelphia Warriors
Coaching
1950–1951	York Victory A.C.
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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Guokas served as head coach of the York Victory A.C. in the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) during the 1950–51 season and accumulated a 15–11 record.^[4]