Gerry Gimelstob (March 3, 1951 – March 18, 2017) was an American basketball head coach at the George Washington University from 1981 to 1985. Gimelstob came to George Washington from Indiana University Bloomington, where he was an assistant under Bob Knight. In his four seasons with the Colonials, Gimelstob compiled a 58–55 overall record, and coached NBA draftee Mike Brown. His best season was 1983– 1984, when the Colonials were 17–12. He was succeeded by John Kuester.

Gerry Gimelstob
Biographical details
Born(1951-03-03)March 3, 1951
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 2017(2017-03-18) (aged 66)
Playing career
1971–1973Rhode Island
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1973–1975;
1977–1981
Indiana (assistant)
1981–1985George Washington
Head coaching record
Overall58–55
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
NCAA 1981 (Indiana)
Records
Head coach USA men’s Maccabiah team Gold Medal winner 1985

Gimelstob was an alumnus of the University of Rhode Island. He died of leukemia on March 18, 2017.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Gerry Gimelstob Obituary." www.nj.com, March 18, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2023.