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.
 Nowak, circa 1939 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 14, 1914 South Bend, Indiana |
| Died | January 10, 1983 (aged 68) Treasure Island, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (South Bend, Indiana) |
| College | Notre Dame (1935–1938) |
| Playing career | 1938–194? |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1941 | Akron Firestone Non-Skids |
| 1941–1942 | Toledo Jim Whites Chevrolets |
| ? | Rochester Royals |
| ? | Philadelphia Sphas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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
edit- ^ Porter, David L. (2005). Basketball: A Biographical Dictionary. Greenwood Publishing. ISBN 0-313-30952-3.p. 354
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