Leo Barnhorst
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BornMay 11, 1924
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 2000 (aged 76)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 11, 1924 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 2000 (aged 76) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cathedral (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Notre Dame (1946–1949) |
| BAA draft | 1949: 2nd round |
| Drafted by | Indianapolis Jets |
| Playing career | 1949–1954 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 20, 8, 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1950 | Chicago Stags |
| 1950–1953 | Indianapolis Olympians |
| 1953–1954 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1954 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,232 (9.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,506 (5.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,116 (3.2 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Leo Alphonse "Barney" Barnhorst (May 11, 1924 – August 25, 2000) was an American basketball player.
A 6'4" forward/guard from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Barnhorst played four seasons at University of Notre Dame, where he was an honorable mention All-American. He then played professionally in the NBA for the Chicago Stags, Indianapolis Olympians, Baltimore Bullets and Fort Wayne Pistons. Barnhorst appeared in two NBA All-Star Games (1952, 1953) and scored 3,232 career points.[1]
Barnhorst was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.
