Gene Guarilia

American basketball player and coach

Gene Guarilia - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1937
Born

1937
89 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Seton Hall University, where earned All-American honors. Had a professional career in the American Basketball Association (ABA) with the New Jersey Americans. Also served as a coach for various teams, contributing to player development and strategy.

Earned All-American honors at Seton Hall University

Played for the New Jersey Americans in the ABA

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