Michael Thomas "Mike" Gminski is a retired American college and professional basketball player. He is of Polish descent. In 2003, Mike was inducted into the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame. Gminski played his high school ball for Masuk High School in Monroe, CT, where he graduated in three years. From there he played four seasons with the Duke Blue Devils, from 1977 to 1980. He led the team in scoring during his junior and senior years. Gminski was named the ACC Rookie of the Year in 1977, first team All-ACC three years, 1978, 1979, and 1980, and ACC Player of the Year in 1979. He was also named an AP Second Team All-American in 1979 and 1980, and a UPI First Team All-American in 1979 and Second Team All-American in 1980. At the time of graduation, he was the Duke career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots. As of early 2006, he is seventh all time in the ACC in points and rebounds. He is sixth in blocked shots all-time in the ACC and second in Duke history, respectively. He is also second in Duke career rebounds behind Shelden Williams and fourth in points behind J. J. Redick, Johnny Dawkins, and Christian Laettner. 

August 3rd, 1959 in Monroe (Age 65)