Gene Cramer
American basketball player
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Crawford Eugene Cramer (July 13, 1915 – October 17, 1983),[1][2] whose nickname is sometimes attributed to be Bill,[3][4][5] was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League for one game during the 1939–40 season.[3][2] Most of his basketball career was spent in semi-professional independent leagues during the 1930s.[2] He won a national industrial league championship with Stewart-Warner in 1939–40.[6]
BornJuly 13, 1915
Indiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 1983 (aged 68)
Brazil, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 13, 1915 Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1983 (aged 68) Brazil, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Martinsville (Martinsville, Indiana) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1933–1934 | Fort Wayne Oilers |
| 1934–1935 | Indianapolis |
| 1935–1936 | Columbus Noblitt Sharks |
| 1936–1937 | Indianapolis Inland |
| 1937–1938 | Indianapolis |
| 1938–1941 | Stewart-Warner |
| 1940 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
| 1940 | Indianapolis Secos |
In his post-basketball career, Cramer worked for United Oil Company.[1] He died in Brazil, Indiana at age 68.[1]