When and where was Alfred Nicholas Cervi born?
Alfred Nicholas Cervi was born on the 12th of February 1917 in Buffalo, New York. He attended East High School before leaving after his junior year to join the Buffalo Bisons.
Questions about Al Cervi
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What teams did Al Cervi play for during his basketball career?
Al Cervi played for the Buffalo Bisons and the Rochester Royals before joining the Syracuse Nationals as a player-coach. His last full season playing at least 50 games occurred in 1952.
How many NBA Championships did Al Cervi win as head coach?
Al Cervi led the Syracuse Nationals to one NBA Championship over the Fort Wayne Pistons in 1955. The team reached the finals three times under his leadership but lost twice to the Minneapolis Lakers.
Why did Al Cervi leave coaching after 1960?
Al Cervi declined a two-year offer to coach the Lakers in Los Angeles because his wife was reluctant to leave the Rochester area. He accepted a job in trucking management as an area manager for Eastern Freightways instead.
When was Alfred N. Cervi inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame?
Alfred N. Cervi was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. He also received honors from the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.