Ron Feiereisel
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1931 |
| Died | January 28, 2000 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
DePaul Academy (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1950–1953) |
| NBA draft | 1953 / Round: -- / Pick: -- |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1955–1956 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1955–1956 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Ronald E. Feiereisel (August 6, 1931–January 28, 2000) was an American basketball player and coach.
A 6'3" guard, Feiereisel starred at DePaul Academy in Chicago before playing for Ray Meyer at DePaul University from 1950 to 1953. As a senior, he was an honorable mention All-American after averaging 18 points per game.[1]
After college, Feiereisel had a brief professional career with the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA.[2] He then began his coaching career with DePaul Academy, and led the school to the 1959 Chicago Catholic League title. After a stint as an assistant to Ray Meyer, Feiereisel moved on to St. Viator High School, where he became the school's first boys' basketball coach. He then became a referee for the American Basketball Association and Big Ten Conference.[3] In 1980, he returned to DePaul to become their women's basketball coach. Over four seasons, he posted a 61-57 record.[1]
Feiereisel died at age 68 in 2000.[1]