Bernie Fliegel
Fliegel (left) with head coach Nat Holman
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| Personal information | |
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| Born |
May 13, 1918 New York City, New York |
| Died | December 3, 2009 (aged 91) Naples, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DeWitt Clinton (Bronx, New York) |
| College | CCNY (1935–1938) |
| Position | Guard / Forward / Center |
| Number | 3 |
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Bernard "Bernie" Fliegel (May 13, 1918 – December 3, 2009) was an American standout basketball player for the City College of New York (CCNY) during the late 1930s, and later, a professional in the American Basketball League. As a senior in 1937–38, he received the Haggerty Award, given to the best men's basketball player in the New York City metropolitan area, and remains the only winner from CCNY in the award's long history.
Fliegel was born in New York City on May 13, 1918. His parents were both immigrants; his mother was Russian and his father was Lithuanian. At age 12, his family moved to the Bronx from Manhattan on account of his father's illness and retirement.
In high school, Fliegel began playing basketball at DeWitt Clinton High School. He grew to be 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall and became known for his basketball abilities. He led DeWitt to the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) championship over powerhouse Thomas Jefferson High School of Brooklyn as a senior in 1933–34. Fliegel, a center, was named to the all-city third team despite rarely even shooting the basketball. He then graduated in 1934, at age 16, and enrolled at the City College of New York.
Fliegel played basketball for the Beavers all four years he attended. His freshman year, however, was spent on the junior varsity squad, but when he became a sophomore Fliegel suited up for Nat Holman's varsity team.
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