About Al Guokas
Lived 1925 – 1990 (aged 64). Al Guokas was an American basketball player.
Albert George Guokas ( ; August 7, 1925 – August 2, 1990) was an American professional basketball player who spent one season in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia Warriors during the 1948–49 season. He attended Saint Joseph's University. His brother, Matt Sr. and nephew Matt were also professional basketball players.
Guokas served as head coach of the York Victory A.C. in the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) during the 1950–51 season and accumulated a 15–11 record.
Career statistics
Source
Regular season
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG1949–50Philadelphia 2 .500 .333 2.5 3.0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al Guokas?
American professional basketball player
When was Al Guokas born?
Al Guokas was born on 7 August 1925 in Philadelphia.
When did Al Guokas die?
Al Guokas died on 2 August 1990 in Somers Point.
What was Al Guokas's occupation?
Al Guokas was a basketball player.
What nationality was Al Guokas?
Al Guokas was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Guokas. https://biography.guide/al-guokas/
MLA: "Al Guokas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-guokas/.
Chicago: "Al Guokas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-guokas/.
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