Stan Arnzen

Stanley Henry Arnzen (August 8, 1914 – April 23, 1977) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Cincinnati Comellos in the National Basketball League during the 1937–38 season and averaged 4.6 points per game.[1][3] He played baseball and basketball at Morehead State University for two years.[2]

Stan Arnzen
Personal information
Born(1914-08-08)August 8, 1914
Newport, Kentucky
DiedApril 23, 1977(1977-04-23) (aged 62)
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High schoolNewport (Newport, Kentucky)
CollegeMorehead State (1935–1937)
PositionForward
Career history
As player:
1937–1938Cincinnati Comellos
As coach:
1948–1970Newport HS

In 1937, Arnzen signed to play minor league baseball for the Cincinnati Reds organization. He competed for the Welch Miners (1937), Columbia Reds (1938–1939), and the Charleston Senators (1940).[4] He won the Spalding Trophy his first season, given annually to "Outstanding Minor League Player" of that season.[2] A broken leg ended his baseball career before he made it to the MLB.[2]

Arnzen became a high school teacher as well as a baseball and basketball coach at Newport High School in Kentucky.[2] He did not have a losing season in 22 years as basketball coach.[2]

He was the father of NBA player Bob Arnzen.[5]

References
  1. "Stanley Arnzen NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  2. "Stan Arnzen". Peach Basket Society. August 12, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  3. "Stanley Arnzen Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  4. "Stanley Arnzen minor league stats". baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  5. "Stan Arnzen". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
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