Herb Mols Explained

Herb Mols
Birth Date:31 March 1915
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Sports administrator
Alma Mater:Cornell University

Herb Mols (March 31, 1915 – August 10, 1986), also known as Herbert Mols, was an American sports administrator.

Life and career

Mols was born in Buffalo.[1] He attended Cornell University, graduating in 1936.[2] He served in the Navy during World War II.[3]

Mols was president of the Niagara Association Amateur Athletic Union[4] during the 1960s.

At the 1972 Summer Olympics, Mols served as manager of the United States men's Olympic basketball team.[5]

Mols died[6] on August 10, 1986, at the age of 71.

Notes and References

  1. News: Mols: There from the start. The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. August 6, 1985. July 12, 2024. 60. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Herb Mols dies; was founder, area chief of Empire State Games. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. August 11, 1986. July 12, 2024. 33. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Posthumous Hall inductees were game-changers. The Buffalo News. October 19, 2013. July 12, 2024.
  4. News: Survivors From Field of 25,000 Athletes Compete in Junior Olympics Next Week. The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. July 29, 1961. July 12, 2024. 24. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Services for Herbert Mols Scheduled for Wednesday. The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. August 11, 1986. July 12, 2024. 8. Newspapers.com.
  6. Web site: Herbert Mols. The New York Times. August 11, 1986. July 12, 2024.

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