Albert Apuzzi

Albert Apuzzi is a pharmacist and one wall handball player notable for being a champion at the sport.[1] His seven consecutive national doubles championships made him a USHA record holder. His play was noted for power, speed and stamina. He won two national singles titles before a career ending arm ailment robbed him of prime years in singles play. There is a report that he has helped run many tournaments and has been described as a "goodwill ambassador" for the sport.

From 1983 to 1989, Albert Apuzzi dominated the one-wall doubles, emerging victorious each time. His handball partner was Joe Durso except in 1985, when his partner was Al Torres.

Apuzzi won championships in one-wall singles handball in 1986 and in 1993.[2] He won championships in one-wall doubles handball from 1983-1989 and in 1992.

References

  1. ^ "ON YOUR OWN; For Some, Four Walls Are Not Necessary". The New York Times. June 04, 1990. http://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/04/sports/on-your-own-for-some-four-walls-are-not-necessary.html. Retrieved 2010-12-22. "Maybe you get on the cover of Handball Magazine, said Albert Apuzzi, a 34-year-old pharmacist at Coney Island Hospital who is a two-time singles champion. Otherwise, you do it for the prestige, the gratification." 
  2. ^ "THE YEAR IN REVIEW -- 1993; The Year's Champions". The New York Times. December 26, 1993. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CEFD71230F935A15751C1A965958260. Retrieved 2010-12-22. "Handball U.S. Handball Association One Wall Men -- Albert Apuzzi, New York."