About Alvin Roth
Lived 1929 – 2003 (aged 73). Alvin Roth was an American basketball player.
Alvin "Fats" Roth (November 2, 1929 – June 19, 2003) was an American professional basketball player known for his playing days at the City College of New York (CCNY) between 1949–50 and 1950–51. Roth was a contributing member of the only basketball team in NCAA history to win both the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and NCAA Tournament in the same season. Roth was one of four sophomore starters on the CCNY squad that defeated Bradley in both championship games.
College career Roth was 6'4", weighed 210 pounds and played guard.
Roth's admission into CCNY despite his poor grades was a result of transcript altering by Holman.
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Who was Alvin Roth?
American basketball player
When was Alvin Roth born?
Alvin Roth was born on 2 November 1929.
When did Alvin Roth die?
Alvin Roth died on 19 June 2003.
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Alvin Roth was a basketball player.
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Alvin Roth was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alvin Roth. https://biography.guide/alvin-roth/
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