Alvin Roth (basketball)

Alvin Roth
Personal information
BornNovember 2, 1929
DiedJune 19, 2003(2003-06-19) (aged 73)
Rockland, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolErasmus (Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeCCNY (1949–1951)
NBA draft1951: undrafted
PositionGuard
Career highlights and awards

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.[1] Roth was one of four sophomore starters on the CCNY squad that defeated Bradley in both championship games.[2][3]

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