Steve Bilsky
Steve Bilsky is an American former basketball player.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Bilsky holds a degree from Penn's Wharton Business School and a master's in counseling from Oregon.[3] At Oregon, he assisted coach Dick Harter in basketball. He played basketball professionally in Israel and joined Penn in 1976, serving in roles including academic counselor and assistant athletic director.[3] He directed the Penn Relays and has played on championship teams across various levels.[4] In 1982, Bilsky transitioned to George Washington University as the director of men's athletics.[3]
As a player, he earned the title of a three-time All-Ivy League guard and was captain of the 1970-71 team.[5] He also holds a Penn record for the most free throws in a single game.[5]
Beginning his administrative role in 1994,[6] Bilsky contributed to the development of Penn's athletic facilities and increased alumni involvement in the athletic department.[5][7] His contributions led to his inductions into the Philadelphia Big 5 and Penn Athletic Halls of Fame.[5]
Bilsky retired in 2014.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "End of an Athletic Era". The Pennsylvania Gazette. 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ "Bilsky, Steve". www.jewsinsports.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ a b c Asher, Mark (1982-11-23). "Bilsky Named New Athletic Director at GW". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1982/11/23/bilsky-named-new-athletic-director-at-gw/fc30966f-8c15-44a0-bdac-f300307c54af/
- ^ a b c d "Philly Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Steve Bilsky". phillyjewishsports.org. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ Tydings, Steven. "From the Buzz: Athletic Director Steve Bilsky to retire". www.thedp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ "Q & A with Penn Athletic Director Steve Bilsky". www.thedp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ Tony, Mike. "Penn Athletic Director Steve Bilsky to retire". www.thedp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.