Coulby Gunther
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BornFebruary 5, 1923
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2005 (aged 82)
Gulf Stream, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1923 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 2005 (aged 82) Gulf Stream, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Side (Rockville Centre, New York) |
| College | Boston College (1941–1942) |
| Playing career | 1946–1953 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 6, 12 |
| Coaching career | 1947–1948 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1946–1947 | Pittsburgh Ironmen |
| 1947–1948 | Atlanta Crackers |
| 1947 | Hartford Hurricanes |
| 1947–1948 | Saratoga Indians |
| 1948 | Schenectady Comets |
| 1948–1949 | St. Louis Bombers |
| 1949 | Troy Celtics |
| 1950–1951 | Allentown Aces |
| 1952–1953 | Pawtucket Slaters |
Coaching | |
| 1947–1948 | Atlanta Crackers |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Coulby D. Gunther (February 5, 1923 – July 14, 2005) was an American business man, paratrooper and professional basketball player. He spent two seasons in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Pittsburgh Ironmen (1946–47) and the St. Louis Bombers (1948–49). He played in the Professional Basketball League of America (PBLA) during the 1947–48 season, where he served as the player-coach of the Atlanta Crackers. Gunther also played for six teams in the American Basketball League (ABL). He attended Boston College.[1][2][3]
During World War II, Gunther served as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division.[4][5][6]
