Tuesday, January 21, 2020

1950-51 Wallingford Veterans (EBL-CT)

1950-51 WALLINGFORD VETS
EASTERN BASKETBALL LEAGUE - CONNECTICUT

Finished: 9-12 .429, T-3rd place

Semi-finals: Lost to Manchester, 2-1

Coached by Jack French, who was also the basketball coach at Meriden High School, Wallingford got off to a slow 2-6 start and never could piece together a good winning stretch despite a fairly talented team. They would lose to eventual champion Manchester in the semi-finals.

Head Coach:
  • Jack French (July 30, 1924 - November 29, 2004) Also played. See below.


PLAYERS:
  • Ed Anderson  
  • Berselli  
  • George Ferrie (March 2, 1928 - October 18, 2011)
  • Dick Feurtado (May 20, 1926 - May 9, 1991)
  • Chuck Foster  
  • Walt Geoghan (March 28, 1925 - Mar 22, 1997)
  • Albert Gostyla (October 4, 1920 - February 27, 2016)
  • Jankowski 
  • Kars 
  • Don Kotter (December 29, 1920 - November 11, 1985)
  • McNeff 
  • Nat Miller  
  • Frank O'Shea
  • Johnny Penkrot (February 6. 1927 - June 26, 1978)
  • Ed Schwartz 
  • Spud Shapiro (January 1, 1925 - March 24, 2000)
  • Johnny Slab (May 1, 1920 - August 20, 1980)
  • Joe Stanislo 
  • Milt Woolman  

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