14 Facts About Henry Finkel

Henry J Finkel was born on April 20,1942 and is an American basketball player whose professional career lasted from 1966 to 1975.

Henry Finkel enrolled at nearby Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey, but dropped out and worked as a sandblaster in a shipyard after his father died of cancer.

Henry Finkel was spotted at a Dairy Queen out with some friends by Harry Brooks, who had seen Finkel play in high school.

Henry Finkel redshirted his first year, and eligibility-wise was a sophomore the following year.

Henry Finkel holds the Dayton record for scoring average in a single season and career.

Henry Finkel was selected again in the 1965 NBA draft, again in the fourth round, by the Philadelphia 76ers, but he returned to Dayton for his senior year.

Henry Finkel was drafted in the second round in the 1966 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Henry Finkel's playing time and production greatly increased from his rookie year.

Henry Finkel's scoring barrage continued the following night with another 35 against the Lakers.

Henry Finkel played three more seasons with the Celtics, averaging about seven minutes per game and just over two points and two rebounds per game.

Henry Finkel played in all seven games, totalling 17 points and 10 rebounds.

In November 1975, the Celtics released Henry Finkel, ending his NBA career.

Henry Finkel averaged 5.1 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game in his nine-year career.

Henry Finkel established his own office furniture company, Hank Finkel Associates, in Woburn, Massachusetts.