Basketball
Red Wolfe
George Wolfe
Wolfe played basketball at St. John's University in the 1920s, and then played professionally in the American Basketball League with the Philadelphia Sphas (the nickname stood for the South Philadelphia Hebrew Association).
Birth and Death Dates:
b. July 18, 1905 - d. Oct. 1970
Career Highlights:
In the late 1920s, Wolfe was a star at St. John's. In 1928, he led them to a terrific 18-4 record. After college, Red had a 15-year career for the Philadelphia Sphas and then compiled a 27-8 record coaching Long Island University from 1944-45.
Origin:
New York
Career Dates:
Red played at St. John's, 1927-1928. He then played in the ABL with the Philadelphia Sphas.
Wolfe played basketball at St. John's University in the 1920s, and then played professionally in the American Basketball League with the Philadelphia Sphas (the nickname stood for the South Philadelphia Hebrew Association).
Birth and Death Dates:
b. July 18, 1905 - d. Oct. 1970
Career Highlights:
In the late 1920s, Wolfe was a star at St. John's. In 1928, he led them to a terrific 18-4 record. After college, Red had a 15-year career for the Philadelphia Sphas and then compiled a 27-8 record coaching Long Island University from 1944-45.
Origin:
New York
Career Dates:
Red played at St. John's, 1927-1928. He then played in the ABL with the Philadelphia Sphas.