Ron Feiereisel
American basketball player and coach
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Ronald E. Feiereisel (August 6, 1931 – January 28, 2000) was an American basketball player and coach.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1931 |
| Died | January 28, 2000 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DePaul Academy (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1950–1953) |
| NBA draft | 1953: 2nd round, 15th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 22 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1955 | Minneapolis Lakers |
Coaching | |
| 19??–1980 | DePaul (men's assistant) |
| 1980–1984 | DePaul (women's) |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Playing career
A 6'3" guard, Feiereisel starred at DePaul Academy in Chicago before playing for Ray Meyer at DePaul University from 1950 to 1953. As a senior, he was an honorable mention All-American after averaging 18 points per game.[1]
Following a two-year stint with the Army, Feiereisel signed with the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA in August 1955.[2] After a good showing during the preseason,[3] he was released by the Lakers in end of November the same year after appearing in 10 of Lakers' first 11 regular season games where he averaged 3.0 points per game.[4]
Coaching career
Feiereisel began his coaching career with DePaul Academy, first as an assistant and later as head coach,[5] and led the school to the 1959 Chicago Catholic League title. After a stint as an assistant to Ray Meyer, Feiereisel moved on to St. Viator High School, where he became the school's first boys' basketball coach. He then became a referee for the American Basketball Association and Big Ten Conference.[6]
In 1980, he returned to DePaul to become their women's basketball coach. Over four seasons, he posted a 61–57 record.[1]
Death
Feiereisel died on January 28, 2000, aged 68, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.[7]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[8]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955–56 | Minneapolis | 10 | 5.9 | .286 | .875 | .6 | .6 | 3.0 |
