Coulby Gunther

Coulby Gunther

Personal information
Born	(1923-02-05)February 5, 1923 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	July 14, 2005(2005-07-14) (aged 82) Gulf Stream, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	South Side (Rockville Centre, New York)
College	Boston College (1941–1942)
Playing career	1946–1953
Position	Forward
Number	6, 12
Coaching career	1947–1948
Career history
As player:
1946–1947	Pittsburgh Ironmen
1947–1948	Atlanta Crackers
1947	Hartford Hurricanes
1947–1948	Saratoga Indians
1948	Schenectady Comets
1948–1949	St. Louis Bombers
1949	Troy Celtics
1950–1951	Allentown Aces
1952–1953	Pawtucket Slaters
As coach:
1947–1948	Atlanta Crackers
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Coulby Gunther (February 5, 1923 – July 14, 2005) was an American business man, paratrooper and professional basketball player. He spent two seasons in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Pittsburgh Ironmen (1946–47) and the St. Louis Bombers (1948–49). He played in the Professional Basketball League of America (PBLA) during the 1947–48 season, where he served as the player-coach of the Atlanta Crackers. Gunther also played for six teams in the American Basketball League (ABL). He attended Boston College.[1][2][3]

During World War II, Gunther served as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division.[4][5][6]

BAA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	FG%	Field-goal percentage
FT%	Free-throw percentage	APG	Assists per game
PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1946–47	Pittsburgh	52	.336	.644	.6	14.1
1948–49	St. Louis	32	.315	.634	1.0	5.0
Career		84	.332	.642	.8	10.6

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1948–49	St. Louis	1	.000	.0	.0	.0
Career		1	.000	.0	.0	.0

References

1. Pilar Ulibarri de Rivera (July 16, 2005). "Army veteran, early star of pro basketball league". The Palm Beach Post. p. 6C. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Pro five at Hub Garden, Gunther is playing-coach". Newsday. November 4, 1948. p. 63. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Pro basketball set for Riverhead High, Gunther to coach". Newsday. October 19, 1949. p. 30. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Knicks play Warriors here tonight as local aces open league season with Bridgeport". The Morning Call. October 30, 1950. p. 15. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
5. Ushma Patel (July 15, 2005). "Coulby Gunther, WWII vet, athlete". South Florida Sun Sentinel. p. 8B. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
6. Sid Cassese (July 27, 2005). "Colby Gunther, 82, businessman". Newsday. p. A46. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Career statistics from NBA.com  and Basketball Reference