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Jule Rivlin

1917 – 2002

Basketball player and coach

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Lived 1917 – 2002 (aged 85). Jule Rivlin was an American basketball coach and basketball player.

Julius Leon Rivlin (February 2, 1917 – September 23, 2002) was a college men's basketball coach and professional basketball player. He was the head coach of Marshall from 1955 to 1963. He coached Marshall to a 100–88 record, winning one Mid-American Conference championship and making one NCAA tournament appearance.

Rivlin played college basketball at Marshall before playing three seasons in the National Basketball League for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots and the Toledo Jeeps, with a break for service in World War II at Fort Warren, Wyoming.

Prior to the war, Jules played semi-pro basketball for the Clarksburg (West Virginia) Pure Oilers where he was a close friend and teammate of Press Maravich (father of "Pistol" Pete Maravich).

Rivlin also served as the Jeeps' coach. In 1947, he was named the World Professional Basketball Tournament's MVP. In 1974, Julie coached Maccabi Union's basketball team to the Europe Maccabiah Games Championships. Rivlin was named second team All-Century Marshall University Basketball Team, and is a member of the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Marshall University
Awards
AAU Men's Basketball All-Americans; World Professional Basketball Tournament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jule Rivlin?

basketball player and coach (1917-2002)

When was Jule Rivlin born?

Jule Rivlin was born on 2 February 1917 in Pennsylvania.

When did Jule Rivlin die?

Jule Rivlin died on 23 September 2002 in Los Angeles.

What was Jule Rivlin's occupation?

Jule Rivlin was a basketball coach and basketball player.

What nationality was Jule Rivlin?

Jule Rivlin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jule Rivlin

· Wikidata: Q16015610

· DBpedia: Jule Rivlin

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