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Ronald E. Feiereisel (August 6, 1931 – January 28, 2000) was an American basketball player and coach.

Playing career

A 6'3" guard, Feiereisel starred at DePaul Academy in Chicago before playing for Ray Meyer at DePaul University from 1950 to 1953. As a senior, he was an honorable mention All-American after averaging 18 points per game.[1]

Following a two year stint with the Army, Feiereisel signed with the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA in August 1955.[2] After a good showing during the preseason,[3] he was released by the Lakers in end of November the same year after appearing in 10 of Lakers' first 11 regular season games where he averaged 3.0 points per game.[4]

Coaching career

Feiereisel began his coaching career with DePaul Academy, first as an assistant and later as head coach,[5] and led the school to the 1959 Chicago Catholic League title. After a stint as an assistant to Ray Meyer, Feiereisel moved on to St. Viator High School, where he became the school's first boys' basketball coach. He then became a referee for the American Basketball Association and Big Ten Conference.[6]

In 1980, he returned to DePaul to become their women's basketball coach. Over four seasons, he posted a 61–57 record.[1]

Death

Feiereisel died on January 28, 2000, aged 68, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.[7]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Source[8]

Regular season

Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG
1955–56 Minneapolis 10 5.9 .286 .875 .6 .6 3.0

References

  1. ^ a b Bill Jauss (February 1, 2000). "Feiereisel dies; DePaul star, coach". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  2. ^ "Ron Feiereisel in Laker fold". Star Tribune. August 16, 1955. p. 16. Retrieved April 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ Bill Carlson (October 22, 1955). "Added pounds aid Feiereisel". The Minneapolis Star. p. 20. Retrieved April 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ Augie Karcher (November 28, 1955). "Lakers drop Feiereisel; Pistons suspend Horan". Star Tribune. p. 29. Retrieved April 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ "Feiereisel succeeds McGrath". Chicago Tribune. March 29, 1956. p. 26. Retrieved April 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ Marty Maciaszek. "Former St. Viator coach Feiereisel dies at 68 ". Daily Herald. February 2, 2000.
  7. ^ "Former DePaul Coach Dies". Associated Press. February 1, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Ron Feiereisel NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
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