Paul Birch (basketball)
Birch, circa 1938 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1910 Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 1982 (aged 72) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Homestead (Homestead, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Duquesne (1931–1934) |
| Playing career | 1935–1948 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1935-1938 | New York Celtics |
| 1938–1939 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| 1941–1945 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| 1945–1946 | Youngstown Bears |
| 1946–1948 | Youngstown Cubs |
Coaching | |
| 1945–1946 | Youngstown Bears |
| 1946–1947 | Pittsburgh Ironmen |
| 1951–1954 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Career highlights | |
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Paul Vincent "Polly" Birch (January 4, 1910 – June 5, 1982) was an American basketball player and coach.