Gary Hines (handballer)

Gary Hines (born March 21, 1984 in Atlanta) is an American handball player who plays professionally in Germany.

Gary Hines
Personal information
Born (1984-03-21) March 21, 1984
Atlanta, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Playing position Back, wing
Club information
Current club HSC Bad Neustadt
Number 9
Youth career
Team
 Georgia HC
Senior clubs
Years Team
2009–2010
 DJK Waldbüttelbrunn
2010–
 HSC Bad Neustadt
National team 1
Years Team
2003–
 United States
Medal record
Men's Handball
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
2003 Santo Domingo Handball
1 National team caps and goals correct
as of 2019-05-03

Career

He began to play handball with 14 years in Atlanta because he was to little for basketball.[1] Between 2009 and 2010 he played for DJK Waldbüttelbrunn in the Bayernliga.[2] 2010 he switched to HSC Bad Neustadt and plays since then in the 3. Liga.[3]

National Team

He scored ad his first national game 12 goals. At the next day there was an article "The Hangtime Hines Show" which result in his nickname "Hangtime Hines".[1]

Private life

His mother had drug and drink problems and never told his father that he has a son.

Between the age of 7 and 14 he grew up in foster care.

Since he is 14 he lived with one family.[1]

Ninja Warrior

Hines compete at the Ninja Warrior Germany 2016, 2017 and 2018. 2016 and 2017 he reached the final. 2018, 2019 and 2020 he reached the semifinal.[1]

References
  1. "Ninja Warrior Gary Hines: Why U.S. handball needs a revolution – and LeBron James". Olympic Channel. 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  2. "Gary Hines". USA Team Handball. Archived from the original on 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  3. mak (2010-07-19). "US-Nationalspieler Gary Hines geht nach Bad Neustadt" [United States national player Gary Hines go to Bad Neustadt]. handball world (in German). Archived from the original on 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
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