Bernie Fliegel's parents were both Jewish immigrants; his mother, Rose Fliegel, born in Odessa was Russian and his father, Meyer Fliegel, was Lithuanian.
11 Facts About Bernie Fliegel
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In high school, Bernie Fliegel began playing basketball at DeWitt Clinton High School.
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Bernie Fliegel then graduated in 1934, at age 16, and enrolled at the City College of New York.
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Bernie Fliegel played basketball for the Beavers all four years he attended.
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Midway through his sophomore season, Bernie Fliegel became a regular starter.
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Bernie Fliegel was the only player named as a consensus First Team All-Metropolitan selection, and he received the Haggerty Award as the area's top college player.
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Bernie Fliegel began playing professionally in the American Basketball League for Kate Smith's Celtics, but the team moved shortly thereafter and became known as the Kingston Colonials.
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Bernie Fliegel finished his ABL career in 1947 having scored 911 points in 151 games.
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Bernie Fliegel was offered to play for the New York Knicks in the newly developed Basketball Association of America, but his desire to practice law made him refuse the invitation.
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Bernie Fliegel moved to Naples, Florida in 1972 with his wife where he died on December 3,2009.
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Bernie Fliegel has been inducted in the New York City and CCNY Halls of Fame.