Rudy Debnar
Rudolph William Debnar (May 9, 1916 – May 29, 1982) was an American basketball player.[1][2] He played college basketball for Duquesne.[3][4] In 1941, he was named All-Pennsylvania second team.[5] He later played professionally in the National Basketball League for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots[6] and Youngstown Bears; he averaged 5.5 points per game for his career.[1][7]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1916 Charleroi, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 29, 1982 (aged 66) Akron, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Duquesne (1938–1941) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1941–1942 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
| 1942–1944 | Akron Collegians |
| 1944–1945 | Rochester Guards |
| 1945–1946 | Youngstown Bears |
| 1946–1947 | Youngstown Cubs |
| As coach: | |
| 1944–1945 | Rochester Guards |
References
- "Rudolph Debnar NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- "Rudy Debnar". Peach Basket Society. December 3, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- "Over-Due! Rudy Debnar most valueble Duquesne passer". The Pittsburgh Press. 27 February 1939. p. 19. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Rudy! Dukes' Debnar plague to high-scorers". The Pittsburgh Press. 24 February 1941. p. 23. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Barr, Tidrick, Musi, Straloski, Kennedy on All-State collegiate Quinted: Dematt gets mention". The Plain Speaker. 13 March 1941. p. 19. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- Eddie Butler (13 March 1942). "Wings honor Stephens, Debnar". The Akron Beacon Journal. p. 30. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Rudolph Debnar Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
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