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Frank Oftring

1924 – 1982

American basketball player and coach

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Lived 1924 – 1982 (aged 58). Frank Oftring was an American basketball coach and basketball player.

Frank A. Oftring Jr. (June 4, 1924 – October 4, 1982) was an American college basketball player and coach. He played on Holy Cross' 1947 National Championship team and later returned to campus as the school's head coach from 1961 to 1965.

After concluding his high school career in June 1942 at Brooklyn Technical High School, Oftring joined the United States Navy during World War II, stationed primarily at Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Rhode Island. Following his service, he joined Doggie Julian's Holy Cross team and was a forward on their 1947 championship team with future Hall of Fame guard Bob Cousy. After his career, Oftring was drafted in the 8th round of the 1950 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, though he never played in the NBA.

During the 1950s, Oftring and Cousy owned a gas station and driving school. He returned to Holy Cross in 1959 as an assistant coach. He became Holy Cross' head basketball coach in 1961. He left after four seasons with a record of 64–33 and started a brokerage business. He was inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Brooklyn Preparatory School, College of the Holy Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Oftring?

American basketball player and coach

When was Frank Oftring born?

Frank Oftring was born on 4 June 1924 in Brooklyn.

When did Frank Oftring die?

Frank Oftring died on 4 October 1982 in Worcester.

What was Frank Oftring's occupation?

Frank Oftring was a basketball coach and basketball player.

What nationality was Frank Oftring?

Frank Oftring was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Oftring

· Wikidata: Q5488788

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