Ben Schadler
American basketball player (1924–2015)
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Bernard Rudolph "Ben" Schadler (March 9, 1924 – January 30, 2015)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] Schadler was selected in the 1947 BAA draft by the Chicago Stags after a collegiate career at Northwestern.[2] He played for the Stags in the BAA followed by stints with the Detroit Vagabond Kings and Waterloo Hawks in the National Basketball League.
BornMarch 9, 1924
Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 2015 (aged 90)
Camas, Washington, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1924 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2015 (aged 90) Camas, Washington, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Benton Harbor (Benton Harbor, Michigan) |
| College | Northwestern (1942–1946) |
| NBA draft | 1947: – round, – |
| Drafted by | Chicago Stags |
| Playing career | 1947–1949 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1947–1948 | Chicago Stags |
| 1948 | Detroit Vagabond Kings |
| 1948–1949 | Waterloo Hawks |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
At Northwestern, Schadler played basketball, football, and baseball. He was also selected in the 1945 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions (31st round, 321st overall) but never played in the National Football League.
BAA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | ||||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | ||||
| APG | Assists per game | ||||
| PPG | Points per game | ||||
