Johnny Norlander
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BornMarch 5, 1921
Virginia, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 2002 (aged 81)
Virginia, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
 Norlander circa 1949 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 5, 1921 Virginia, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 2002 (aged 81) Virginia, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Roosevelt (Virginia, Minnesota) |
| College | Hamline (1940–1943) |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 16 |
| Career history | |
| 1945–1946 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1946–1950 | Washington Capitols |
| 1951 | York Victory A.C. |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
John Arthur Norlander (March 5, 1921 – March 6, 2002) was an American professional basketball player born in Virginia, Minnesota.
A 6'3" forward from Hamline University, where he joined Theta Chi fraternity, Norlander played five seasons (1946–1951) in the Basketball Association of America and National Basketball Association as a member of the Washington Capitols. He averaged 8.3 points per game in his BAA/NBA career. Norlander played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) for York Victory A.C. during the 1950–51 season and was named to the All-EPBL Second Team.[1] He died one day after his 81st birthday in 2002.
