Carl Shaeffer
American basketball player
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Carl Edgel Shaeffer (October 25, 1924 – October 25, 1974) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Indianapolis Olympians in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1949–50 and 1950–51 after a collegiate career with the Alabama Crimson Tide.[1] Shaeffer was Alabama's first-ever professional basketball player.[2] He became a businessman in Indianapolis, Indiana after his short-lived NBA career.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1924 Delphi, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 1974 (aged 50) Delphi, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Delphi (Delphi, Indiana) |
| College | Alabama (1945–1949) |
| NBA draft | 1949: undrafted |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Number | 18 |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1950 | Indianapolis Olympians |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Personal life
Shaeffer served in the United States Army during World War II and was taken prisoner of war by German forces in Belgium on January 18, 1945.[3] Initially reported missing in action, he was later found to be a prisoner and was released at the end of the war.[3] Following his basketball career, Shaeffer operated a tavern in Brookston, Indiana.[3] He committed suicide by shooting himself on his 50th birthday in 1974.[3]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[4]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–50 | Indianapolis | 43 | .369 | .561 | .9 | 3.5 | |
| 1950–51 | Indianapolis | 10 | .273 | 1.000 | 1.0 | .6 | 1.5 |
| Career | 53 | .357 | .583 | 1.0 | .9 | 3.1 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–50 | Indianapolis | 6 | .333 | .000 | 1.2 | 3.5 |
