Gary Springer Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Gary Springer, Sr. (born c.?1960) is a retired American basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Iona College between 1980–81 and 1983–84.Springer grew up in Harlem, New York and attended Benjamin Franklin High School (BFHS). He played on a dominant basketball team with the likes of Richie Adams, Kenny Hutchinson and Lonnie Green, all of whom were jointly credited with making BFHS the country's top-ranked team in the fall of 1979. Walter Berry then joined the team one year later, making it possibly one of the greatest New York City high school teams of all time.After high school, Springer played basketball at for the Iona Gaels. Springer went on to earn varsity letters all four years at the school and graduated as one of its most lauded players. He compiled 1,866 points and 1,021 rebounds in his 121-game career. Additionally, Springer was a three-time honorable mention All-American, a three-time All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference selection, a four-time All-Metropolitan Area choice, and as a freshman in 1980–81 he was the Haggerty Award winner. The annual award is bestowed upon the New York City metropolitan area's most outstanding men's college basketball player.During one week in his freshman season, he recorded totals of 58 points, 23 rebounds, and made two game-winning shots. His first shot was a buzzer-beater to defeat Wagner, 82–80, followed by a 20-foot shot with six seconds remaining to defeat Holy Cross, 57–56. For his efforts, Sports Illustrated named him their national player of the week.The Gaels also reached the postseason three out of his four seasons. They reached the first round in the 1982 NIT, the second round in the 1983 NIT, and the round of 48 in the 1984 NCAA Tournament. After his collegiate career, Springer was drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, but never played professionally.Springer has a son, Gary Jr., who also later starred at Iona in the mid-2000s.
Net Worth
$15 Million
Date Of Birth
July 29, 1959
Place Of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Height
2.01
Profession
Actor, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew
Nicknames
Gary Springer, Springer, Gary
Star Sign
Leo
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Fact
1
Latterly a New York-based publicist, of Springer/Chicoine Public Relations.
2
Son of 'John Springer (I)', late head of John Springer Associates, N.Y.-based publicity firm.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Liminality
2005
Short
Uncle Georgie
Faerie Tale Theatre
1984
TV Series
Older Brother
The Cremation of Sam McGee: A Poem by Robert W. Service
1982
Short
Cap
A Small Circle of Friends
1980
Greenblatt
ABC Afterschool Specials
1979
TV Series
Tucker
Hometown U.S.A.
1979
Rodney C. Duckworth (The Rodent)
ABC Weekend Specials
1978
TV Series
Dan Michaels
Jaws 2
1978
Andy
Between the Lines
1977
Jason
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
TV Series
Chet Morton
M*A*S*H
1977
TV Series
Private Garvin
Night Drive
1977
TV Movie
Gas Station Attendant
Once an Eagle
1976
TV Mini-Series
Bernice Bobs Her Hair
1976
TV Movie
Otis
Happy Days
1976
TV Series
Bernie
Dog Day Afternoon
1975
Stevie
Law and Disorder
1974
F.U. Kid
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Aberdeen
2000
associate producer
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Taxi Driver
1976
production assistant
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Almost True: The Noble Art of Forgery
1997
Documentary special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Working in the Theatre
1998
TV Series documentary
Himself
Known for movies
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) as Stevie
Jaws 2 (1978) as Andy
Hometown U.S.A. (1979) as Rodney C. Duckworth (The Rodent)