Lew Andreas
Lew Andreas (February 25, 1895 – June 16, 1983) was the head coach for Syracuse University's men's basketball and football programs beginning in the 1920s. The Sterling, Illinois native played baseball, basketball and football at University of Illinois as a freshman before transferring to Syracuse. He then played football and baseball, but ironically not basketball, for the Orangemen (now Orange) before embarking on his coaching career.
Andreas guided the Orangemen basketball program to a 355–134 (.726) overall record, including the Helms Athletic Foundation national championship in 1925–26. They finished 19–1 that season and were led by standout Vic Hanson. In football, Andreas compiled a 15–10–3 overall record between 1927 and 1929.
He also had a cup of coffee in the professional leagues as a player for the Syracuse Pros.
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Andreas, Lew |
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Andreas, Lewis |
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Syracuse University men's basketball and football head coach |
| Date of birth |
February 25, 1895 |
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| Date of death |
June 16, 1983 |
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