Gary Hines (handballer)

Gary Hines (born March 21, 1984 in Atlanta) is an American handball player who plays professionally in Germany.

Gary Hines
Personal information
Born	March 21, 1984 Atlanta, United States
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Playing position	Back, wing
Club information
Current club	HSC Bad Neustadt
Number	9
Youth career
Team
	Georgia HC
Senior clubs
Years	Team
2009–2010	DJK Waldbüttelbrunn
2010–	HSC Bad Neustadt
National team ^1
Years	Team
2003–	United States
Medal record Men's Handball Representing the  United States Pan American Games 2003 Santo Domingo Handball
^1 National team caps and goals correct as of 2019-05-03

Career

He began to play handball with 14 years in Atlanta because he was to little for basketball.[1] Between 2009 and 2010 he played for DJK Waldbüttelbrunn in the Bayernliga.[2] 2010 he switched to HSC Bad Neustadt and plays since then in the 3. Liga.[3]

National Team

He scored ad his first national game 12 goals. At the next day there was an article "The Hangtime Hines Show" which result in his nickname "Hangtime Hines".[1]

Private life

His mother had drug and drink problems and never told his father that he has a son.

Between the age of 7 and 14 he grew up in foster care.

Since he is 14 he lived with one family.[1]

Ninja Warrior

Hines compete at the Ninja Warrior Germany 2016, 2017 and 2018. 2016 and 2017 he reached the final. 2018 and 2019 he reached the semifinal.[1]

References

1. "Ninja Warrior Gary Hines: Why U.S. handball needs a revolution – and LeBron James". Olympic Channel. 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
2. "Gary Hines". USA Team Handball. Archived from the original on 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
3. mak (2010-07-19). "US-Nationalspieler Gary Hines geht nach Bad Neustadt" [United States national player Gary Hines go to Bad Neustadt]. handball world (in German). Archived from the original on 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-03.

External links

• USA Team Handball profil