CONNECTICUT STATE BASKETBALL LEAGUE
1st Half: 1-7, .125, t-8th place
2nd Half: 2-6, .250, t-8th place
The city of Willimantic, Connecticut, was a small municipality of about 12,000 people. The smallest hometown of the league, they managed a single win (over New London) in the first half, finishing 1-7. The fared slightly better in the second half, including a big upset win over Bridgeport, but still finished tied for last place.
Head Coach:
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Clovis Beausoleil (April 5, 1917 - August 19, 1985)
Andy Carey (April 23, 1916 - May 26, 1984)
Ralph Crostwaite (February 11, 1916 - April 12, 1993)
Jean Hall (June 16, 1911 - January 14, 1976)
Jimmy Hoffman (May 9, 1917 - October 24, 2001)
Iggy Lombardo (November 29, 1921 - November 9, 2008)
Willie Monroe (December 8, 1914 - January 11, 1993)
Stan Morrill (June 13, 1916 - March 29, 1944)
Harold Oates (May 2, 1918 - July 5, 2003)
Chick Rowan (January 10, 1916 - May 1996)
Ben Sagal (May 9, 1919 - July 2, 2001)
Joe Syzdek (September 17, 1918 - December 8, 2007)
Ray Truska (September 1, 1920 - January 18, 2002)
My grandfather is Jean Hall! Unfortunately I never got the chance to meet him, but we have an old photo of his Palace Fives basketball team. I'm trying to gather more information on his basketball days, are there roster photos anywhere or logs of statistics somewhere? Thanks so much for any help!
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