Hy Gotkin
American basketball player
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Hyman "Hy" Gotkin (August 16, 1922 – April 11, 2004) was an American professional basketball player who played the guard position.[1][2] He was Jewish, and attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn.[3][4][5] He played basketball for St. John's University from 1942–44, as they won the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) championships in 1943 and 1944.[1] He had a four-year professional career, playing in the American Basketball League.[1]
BornAugust 16, 1922
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 2004 (aged 81)
Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
High schoolThomas Jefferson
(Brooklyn, New York)
(Brooklyn, New York)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1922 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 2004 (aged 81) Delray Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Thomas Jefferson (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | St. John's (1942–1944 ) |
| Playing career | 1942–1944 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1945–1946 | New York Gothams |
| 1946–1947 | Elizabeth Braves |
| Career highlights | |
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Gotkin died in 2004 at the age of 81.[1] He is a member of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame[1]