Johnny Posewitz
American basketball player
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John Anton Posewitz (August 9, 1906 – April 11, 1994) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.4 points per game.[1][2][3] He was the brother of professional basketball player Scoop Posewitz.[2]
BornAugust 9, 1906
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1994 (aged 87)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1906 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 1994 (aged 87) Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1925–1945 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1925–1928 | Sheboygan |
| 1928–1929 | Sheboygan Merchants |
| 1929 | Sheboygan Chair |
| 1929–1930 | Beloit Fairies |
| 1930–1933 | Kohler Recreations |
| 1933–1935 | Sheboygan Ballhorns |
| 1935–1937 | Sheboygan Art Imigs |
| 1937–1938 | Sheboygan Enzo Jels |
| 1938–1940, 1945 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
He also played minor league baseball. Teams included the Waynesboro Red Birds (1930), Springfield Red Wings (1931), Elmira Red Wings (1932), and the Mobile Red Warriors (1932).[4]
