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Roy Leenig

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Roy Leenig
Biographical details
Born(1920-08-22)August 22, 1920
DiedNovember 8, 1982(1982-11-08) (aged 62)
Playing career
1944–1945Trenton Tigers
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949–1955St. Peter's Prep (NJ)
1955–1961Holy Cross
Head coaching record
Overall104–48 (college)
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA)

Roy H. Leenig (August 22, 1920 – November 8, 1982) was an American basketball player and coach. He was the head coach of Holy Cross from 1955 to 1961. He coached Holy Cross to a 104–48 record and one NCAA Tournament appearance, in 1956. After a successful tenure at Holy Cross, Leenig resigned his position for "compelling personal reasons."[1]

Head coaching record

College

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Holy Cross Crusaders (NCAA University Division independent) (1955–1961)
1955–56 Holy Cross 22–5 NCAA First Round
1956–57 Holy Cross 11–12
1957–58 Holy Cross 16–9
1958–59 Holy Cross 14–11
1959–60 Holy Cross 20–6
1960–61 Holy Cross 21–5
Holy Cross: 104–48 (.684)
Total: 104–48 (.684)

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