Chuck Gilmur
Basketball player and coach, educator
Born
Died
2011
15 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player and coach, played for various teams in the NBA and served as a coach at different levels throughout his career. Contributed to basketball as an educator, teaching fundamentals and sharing knowledge with students and athletes. Led teams to various championships and fostered the growth of young players in the sport.
Played for the Boston Celtics
Coached at the collegiate level
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