About George Blaney
Born 1939. George Blaney is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
George R. Blaney (born November 12, 1939) is an American former basketball player and coach.
Blaney played high school basketball at St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City.
After playing basketball at the College of the Holy Cross during the late 1950s and early 1960s, the 6'1" Blaney spent one season with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association.
Blaney played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) for the Trenton Colonials, Camden Bullets and Allentown Jets from 1962 to 1967. He was selected to the All-EPBL Second Team in 1964. He also served as interim coach throughout February 2012, when Calhoun went on medical leave; those eight games, however, are credited to Calhoun.
Blaney announced his retirement on June 13, 2013.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG New York 36 10.1 .380 .529 1.0 1.3 3.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who is George Blaney?
American basketball player-coach
When was George Blaney born?
George Blaney was born on 12 November 1939 in Jersey City.
What is George Blaney's occupation?
George Blaney is a basketball player and basketball coach.
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George Blaney is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Blaney. https://biography.guide/george-blaney/
MLA: "George Blaney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-blaney/.
Chicago: "George Blaney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-blaney/.
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