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Samuel Melitzer
General Information Height: 5'5 1/2" Weight: 120 lb. Birthdate: November 19, 1888 Deathdate: September 1, 1970 Nickname: N/A Hometown: New York, NY	Player's Statistics Position: Point Guard College: Columbia University Years Played: 1906-1909, 1911 Teams Played For:   Columbia Lions NYU Violets Interesting Facts The first Jewish basketball player to receive collegiate sectional recognition. In 1907, Melitzer was named first team All-Ivy League, All-East, and to the All-America team. Coached NYU Violets in 1911.

 

 

 

 

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