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Chuck Chuckovits

1912 – 1991

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Lived 1912 – 1991 (aged 79). Chuck Chuckovits was an American basketball player, basketball coach and basketball official.

Charles H. Chuckovitz (July 10, 1912 – August 12, 1991) was an American professional basketball player in the 1930s and 1940s.

A 6'1" guard-forward who starred at St. Vincent High School, he became an All-American at the University of Toledo. He broke Ohio's single-season and career collegiate scoring marks, both previously held by Wooster star Nick Frascella. He also set a three-year intercollegiate scoring record with 1,149 points.

Chuckovitz played two seasons in the National Basketball League as a member of the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans and the Toledo Jim White Chevrolets. He received all-league honors with Toledo during the 1941–42 season after leading the NBL with an 18.5 points per game average, which was a new single-season record. He was also the top scorer at the 1941 World Professional Basketball Tournament held in Chicago, recording a tournament-record 82 points in four games while leading Toledo to a fourth-place finish.

Chuckovitz coached high school basketball, including stints at Holland High School and Waite High School.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
St. Vincent–St. Mary High School
Awards
All-National Basketball League (United States) Team; List of National Basketball League (United States) scoring leaders; Madison Square Garden (1925); NBL (United States) Most Valuable Player Award; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; National Basketball League (United States); Newspaper Enterprise Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chuck Chuckovits?

American basketball player (1912–1991)

When was Chuck Chuckovits born?

Chuck Chuckovits was born on 10 July 1912 in Akron.

When did Chuck Chuckovits die?

Chuck Chuckovits died on 12 August 1991 in Sylvania.

What was Chuck Chuckovits's occupation?

Chuck Chuckovits was a basketball player, basketball coach and basketball official.

What nationality was Chuck Chuckovits?

Chuck Chuckovits was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chuck Chuckovits

· Wikidata: Q3676024

· DBpedia: Chuck Chuckovits

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