• THE GEORGETOWN BASKETBALL HISTORY PROJECT

Edward Drysgula (1945-1946)
 

Amidst names such as Ewing, Mourning, and Iverson in the Georgetown record book is included the name of Edward Drysgula. As a College sophomore in 1945, Drysgula joined Georgetown's first post-war intercollegiate team, which was comprised largely of walk-ons while the scholarship players from 1943 were completing military obligations. Averaging 10 points per game, Drysgula led the Hoyas in scoring in his first and only season for the Blue and Gray.

Following Georgetown, Drysgula served in the Korean War and received a dental degree from Tufts, eventually settling in Middletown CT and and practicing dentistry for over 60 years. The band leader of the college orchestra while at GU, Dr. Drysgula was a clarinet and saxophone member with a local community band well into his 80's.
Season GP GS Min FG FGA % 3FG 3GA % FT FTA % Off Reb Avg PF Ast Blk Stl Pts Avg
1945-46 19 190 10.0
Totals 19 190 10.0