Abe Harry Yourist (September 9, 1909 – November 9, 1991) was a Russian-American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Toledo Jim White Chevrolets in the National Basketball League in one game during the 1941–42 season.[2][3] In college, Carey lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track for Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1909 Russia |
| Died | November 9, 1991 (aged 82) Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality | Russian-American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Woodward (Toledo, Ohio) |
| College | Heidelberg (1929–1932) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1932–1933 | Toledo Crimson Coaches |
| 19??–19?? | Babe Deidrickson's All Stars |
| 1941 | Toledo Jim White Chevrolets |
Yourist was also a professional wrestler for many years, including under the pseudonyms "Pepper Gomez" and the "Masked Marvel". He retired from wrestling around 1970 and also worked for Fenton Aluminum Sash in the Seattle area for 22 years. Yourist had lived in Seattle since 1948.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Abe Yourist". Peach Basket Society. December 11, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ a b "Abe Yourist NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "Abe Yourist Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
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