Coulby D. Gunther (February 5, 1923 â July 14, 2005) was an American business man, paratrooper and professional basketball player. He spent two seasons in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Pittsburgh Ironmen (1946âÂÂ47) and the St. Louis Bombers (1948âÂÂ49). He played in the Professional Basketball League of America (PBLA) during the 1947âÂÂ48 season, where he served as the player-coach of the Atlanta Crackers. Gunther also played for six teams in the American Basketball League (ABL). He attended Boston College.
During World War II, Gunther served as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division.