Art Hillhouse
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BornJune 12, 1916
Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedOctober 27, 1980 (aged 64)
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1916 Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1980 (aged 64) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rutherford (Rutherford, New Jersey) |
| College | LIU Brooklyn (1934–1939) |
| Playing career | 1943–1949 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 18 |
| Career history | |
| 1943–1946 | Philadelphia Sphas |
| 1946–1948 | Philadelphia Warriors |
| 1948 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| 1948–1949 | Lancaster Red Roses |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Arthur Sherwood Hillhouse (June 12, 1916 – October 27, 1980) was an American professional basketball player.[1]
A 6'7" center from Long Island University, Hillhouse played two seasons (1946–1948) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors. He averaged 5.9 points per game in his BAA career and won a league championship in 1947. During the 1947 finals, Hillhouse set a still standing NBA record by becoming the only player to foul out of every game of a 5-game playoff series.[2]
