Ron Feiereisel

Ronald E. Feiereisel (August 6, 1931January 28, 2000) was an American basketball player and coach.

Ron Feiereisel
Personal information
Born(1931-08-06)August 6, 1931
DiedJanuary 28, 2000(2000-01-28) (aged 68)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolDePaul Academy
(Chicago, Illinois)
CollegeDePaul (1950–1953)
NBA draft1953 / Round: -- / Pick: --
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career1955–1956
PositionGuard
Number22
Career history
1955–1956Minneapolis Lakers
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'3" guard, Feiereisel starred at DePaul Academy in Chicago before playing for Ray Meyer at DePaul University from 1950 to 1953. As a senior, he was an honorable mention All-American after averaging 18 points per game.[1]

After college, Feiereisel had a brief professional career with the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA.[2] He then began his coaching career with DePaul Academy, and led the school to the 1959 Chicago Catholic League title. After a stint as an assistant to Ray Meyer, Feiereisel moved on to St. Viator High School, where he became the school's first boys' basketball coach. He then became a referee for the American Basketball Association and Big Ten Conference.[3] In 1980, he returned to DePaul to become their women's basketball coach. Over four seasons, he posted a 61-57 record.[1]

Feiereisel died at age 68 in 2000.[1]

References

  1. Bill Jauss. "Feiereisel dies; DePaul star, coach". Chicago Tribune. February 1, 2000. 5.
  2. Ron Feiereisel. basketball-reference. Retrieved on August 26, 2010.
  3. Marty Maciaszek. "Former St. Viator coach Feiereisel dies at 68 ". Daily Herald. February 2, 2000. 9.
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