Al Ferrari
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1933 New York City, New York |
| Died | May 2, 2016 (aged 82) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Brooklyn Technical (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | Michigan State (1952–1955) |
| NBA draft | 1955: 3rd round, 15th overall pick |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1955–1963 |
| Position | Guard / Small forward |
| Number | 22, 26, 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1955–1962 | St. Louis Hawks |
| 1962–1963 | Chicago Zephyrs |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,525 (6.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 830 (2.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 943 (2.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Albert R. Ferrari (July 6, 1933 – May 2, 2016) was an American basketball player. At 6'4", and weighing 190 lbs, he played both at guard and forward. Born in New York City, he went to high school at Brooklyn Technical High School and after he attended college at Michigan State University. He was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in the 3rd round (1st pick) of the 1955 NBA draft. In his six-season NBA career, he played for the Hawks and the Chicago Zephyrs.
For the 1957–58 NBA season he was not on the team's roster due to a commitment to military service.[1]
Ferrari was an avid golfer, and consistently donated his time for the Whitey Herzog Youth Foundation Golf Scramble. He died on May 2, 2016, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 82.[2]
References
- ^ St. Louis Hawks Reunion
- ^ Solari, Chris (May 5, 2016). "Al Ferrari, MSU's first 1,000-point scorer, dies at 82". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
External links
- Career stats @ basketball-reference.com
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