Elmer Gross
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1917 Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 2007 (aged 90) Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1940–1942 | Penn State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1945–1950 | Penn State (assistant) |
| 1950–1954 | Penn State |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1954 Final Four | |
Elmer Gross (January 31, 1917 – June 29, 2007) was an American basketball player and coach.
Dr. Gross was a professor emeritus of physical education at Penn State and earned his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from the university. He was a key figure as both a player and coach on Penn State's two basketball teams (1942 and 1954) to finish a season ranked in the nation's top 10 and was part of the Nittany Lions' first three NCAA tournament appearances.