Harry Litwack

Harry Litwack (b. September 20, 1907 - d. August 7, 1999) was a college men's basketball coach. He served as head coach of Temple University from 1947 to 1973, compiling a 373-193 record.

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September 20 - 1907 - August 7 - 1999 - Basketball - Temple University - 1947 - 1973

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Litwack was born in Austria, but raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple in 1930. He began his coaching career at Simon Gratz High School (1930-31), then he became head coach of the freshman team at Temple. Meanwhile he was playing pro basketball with Eddie Gottliebs all-Jewish Philadelphia Sphas, from 1930 to 1936. After he became head coach at Temple in 1947, he also served briefly as assistant coach for the Philadelphia Warriors (1948-51).

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Austria - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1930 - Simon Gratz High School - Eddie Gottlieb - Jew - Philadelphia Sphas - Philadelphia Warriors

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