Frank Mulzoff Explained

Frank Mulzoff
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Birth Date:5 August 1928
Birth Place:Queens, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Florida, U.S.
High School:Bishop Loughlin Memorial
(Brooklyn, New York)
College:St. John's (1948–1951)[1]
Cyears1:1968–1970
Cteam1:St. John's (assistant)
Cyears2:1970–1973
Cteam2:St. John's
Cyears3:1973–1974
Cteam3:Cherry Hill Rookies
Cyears4:1977–1978
Cteam4:Long Island Ducks
Cyears5:1985
Cteam5:Long Island Knights
Highlights:As coach:

Frank Mulzoff (August 5, 1928 – November 30, 2017)[3] was an American college basketball player and head coach, both for the St. John's Redmen men's basketball team.

College playing career

As a 6'3" forward, Mulzoff played basketball collegiately at St. John's University for three seasons when it was located in Brooklyn, New York.[1] Along with Al McGuire, he was co-captain of the varsity team as a senior during the 1950-1951 season, and helped lead the team to a 26-5 record, a berth in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, and third place in the National Invitational Tournament.[4]

Coaching career

After his college playing career ended, Mulzoff coached high school basketball teams for many years. He became assistant basketball coach at St. John's, which by then had moved to Queens, New York, and was then elevated to head coach in 1970 when Lou Carnesecca left to coach the New York Nets,[5] leading the team to two appearances in the National Invitational Tournament and one NCAA tournament in his three seasons.[6] He resigned after the 1972-1973 season, and was replaced by Carnesecca, who returned from the Nets.[7] [8] Mulzoff then became head coach of the Cherry Hill Rookies of the Eastern Basketball Association[9] and afterward continued to coach at high school, college, and minor league professional levels.

Head coaching record

Minor League Professional Basketball Teams

Season Team Record League Standing Post-Season
1973–1974Cherry Hill Rookies0-6 (started season, coached 6 games)[10] Eastern Basketball Association4th place, Eastern Divisiondid not qualify
1977–1978Long Island Ducks15-15[11] Eastern Basketball Association2nd place, Eastern Divisionlost in first round
1985Long Island Knights9-15[12] United States Basketball League5th (tie)—

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Mulzoff – Playing Record . sports-reference.com . October 25, 2022.
  2. Web site: Golden Eagles Hall of Fame Inductees . sjny.edu . October 25, 2022.
  3. News: Obituaries – Deaths in South Florida: 12/3. South Florida Sun-Sentinel . Fort Lauderdale, Fla. . December 3, 2017 . October 25, 2022.
  4. Web site: 2022-2012 St. John's Men's Basketball Media Guide . October 25, 2022. .
  5. News: Mulzoff, St. John's Aide, To Succeed Carnesecca . The New York Times . June 20, 1969 . 48 . October 20, 2022.
  6. Web site: Frank Mulzoff – Coaching Record . sports-reference.com . October 25, 2022.
  7. News: White, Jr. . Gordon . Mulzoff Resigns; Spurns New Pact From St. Johns – Basketball Coach Says He's Seeking 'New Challenge' – Offered Minimum Raise. The New York Times . March 13, 1973 . 45 . October 22, 2022.
  8. News: Goldpaper . Sam . Carnesecca Rounds Out Cycle, Returns to Redmen . The New York Times . March 28, 1973 . 53 . October 25, 2022.
  9. News: New Post for Mulzoff . The New York Times . September 21, 1973 . 31 . October 22, 2022.
  10. Web site: 1973-74 Cherry Hill Rookies Statistics . statscrew.com . October 25, 2022.
  11. Web site: Long Island Ducks (1977-1978) . funwhileitlasted.net . March 3, 2023.
  12. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20000823201815/http://www.usbl.com/1985.html. USBL 1985 Season Recap. usbl.com. August 23, 2000. July 20, 2019.

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