Personal information | |
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Born | Buffalo, New York | 9 September 1942
Died | 22 May 2019 Hopewell, New Jersey | (aged 76)
Nationality | Italian / American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
Trenton Catholic Academy ( Trenton, New Jersey) |
College | Canisius (1961–1964) |
NBA draft | 1964: 5th round, 35th overall pick |
Selected by the New York Knicks | |
Playing career | 1964–1976 |
Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
Number | 12, 15 |
Career history | |
1964–1966 | Varese |
1967–1969 | Libertas Forlì |
1969–1971 | Milano 1958 |
1971–1972 | Varese |
1972–1973 | Reyer Venezia |
1973–1976 | AMG Sebastiani Rieti |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Anthony Michael Gennari (alternate name: Antonio; 9 September 1942 – 22 May 2019) [1] was an Italian-American former professional basketball player. [2] [3] At a height of 1.91 m (6'3") tall, he played at the point guard and shooting guard positions.
Gennari played college basketball at Canisius College, where he played with the Golden Griffins, from 1960 to 1964. [4] During his college career, he averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. As a senior, he averaged 19.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. [5] He was inducted into the school's hall of fame, in 1991. [6]
After his college career, Gennari was selected by the New York Knicks, in the 5th round of the 1964 NBA draft, with the 35th overall pick. [7] [8] However, he never played in the NBA. During his pro club career, Gennari won the 1966 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, [9] and the 1971–72 season championship of the FIBA European Champions Cup ( EuroLeague). [10]