Gene Rosenthal
American basketball player (1914–2006)
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Eugene "Yaney" Rosenthal (August 5, 1914 – April 19, 2006) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played college basketball and football for Carnegie Mellon University.[1] Rosenthal then played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1938–39 season and averaged 3.3 points per game.[2]
BornAugust 5, 1914
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 2006 (aged 91)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 5, 1914 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 2006 (aged 91) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Allderdice (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Carnegie Mellon (1935–1938) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1939 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
