Paul Nowak (basketball)

Paul Nowak (March 14, 1914 – January 10, 1983) was an American basketball player. He was a three-time All-American at Notre Dame and was an early professional in the National Basketball League.

Paul Nowak
Nowak, circa 1939
Personal information
Born(1914-03-14)March 14, 1914
South Bend, Indiana
DiedJanuary 10, 1983(1983-01-10) (aged 68)
Treasure Island, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentral (South Bend, Indiana)
CollegeNotre Dame (1935–1938)
Playing career1938–194?
PositionCenter
Career history
1938–1941Akron Firestone Non-Skids
1941–1942Toledo Jim Whites Chevrolets
?Rochester Royals
?Philadelphia Sphas
Career highlights and awards

Nowak, a center, played at South Bend Central High School and Notre Dame. He played for Hall of Fame coach George Keogan and with fellow All-American teammate John Moir and future coaches Ray Meyer and George Ireland. The squad went 22-2-1 in 1936 and was later named national champions by the Helms Athletic Foundation.

After his collegiate career, Nowak played professionally for the Akron Firestone Non-Skids with former Notre Dame teammate John Moir, leading the team to a National Basketball League title in 1940. Nowak later played for the Toledo Jim Whites Chevrolets, Rochester Royals, and Philadelphia Sphas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Porter, David L. (2005). Basketball: A Biographical Dictionary. Greenwood Publishing. ISBN 0-313-30952-3.p. 354
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