Alvin Roth (basketball)
Alvin "Fats" Roth (November 2, 1929 – June 19, 2003) was an American professional basketball player known for his playing days at the City College of New York (CCNY) between 1949–50 and 1950–51. Roth was a contributing member of the only basketball team in NCAA history to win both the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and NCAA Tournament in the same season. Roth was one of four sophomore starters on the CCNY squad that defeated Bradley in both championship games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1929 |
| Died | June 19, 2003 (aged 73) Rockland, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Erasmus (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | CCNY (1949–1951) |
| NBA draft | 1951: undrafted |
| Position | Guard |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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