Ed Scheiwe
American basketball and baseball player
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Edward John Scheiwe (February 25, 1918 – June 19, 1997) was an American professional basketball and minor league baseball player.[1][2] In basketball, he played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Chicago American Gears in the National Basketball League between 1943 and 1945.[1][3] He averaged 2.8 points per game.[1] In baseball, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (American Association; 1944), Kansas City Blues (1944), St. Paul Saints (1945), Mobile Bears (1945), and the Oklahoma City Indians (1946).[4]
BornFebruary 25, 1918
Steger, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1997 (aged 79)
Duluth, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 25, 1918 Steger, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1997 (aged 79) Duluth, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bloom (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Wisconsin (1939–1942) |
| Playing career | 1943–1945 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Career history | |
| 1943–1944 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1944–1945 | Chicago American Gears |
| Career highlights | |
