Art Anderson (basketball)
American basketball player (1916–1983)
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Arthur Torrell Anderson (July 1, 1916 – April 4, 1983) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots in the National Basketball League and averaged 0.7 points per game.[1][3] In 1979, he was elected to the Athletic Hall of Honor at Augustana College, where he was captain of the basketball team.[4][5]
BornJuly 1, 1916
DiedApril 4, 1983 (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1916 |
| Died | April 4, 1983 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Augustana (Illinois) (1935–1939) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1939–1940 | Chicago LaSalle Hotel |
| 1939–1941 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
Biography
Anderson served in the United States army from November 16, 1942, to September 17, 1943, where he played on the Fort Sheridan, Illinois basketball team.[6][7] After playing professional basketball, he joined the accounting department of Republic Steel in Chicago, Illinois.[8]