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Bernard Joseph Mehen (September 19, 1918 – May 11, 2007) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Youngstown Bears and Toledo Jeeps and averaged 6.9 points per game.[1][3] He served in the Army during World War II and suffered a foot injury caused by mortar shell.[2] Bernie's younger brother Dick Mehen played alongside him at both the University of Tennessee and with the Toledo Jeeps.[2]

Bernie Mehen

Personal information
Born	(1918-09-19)September 19, 1918 Wheeling, West Virginia
Died	May 11, 2007(2007-05-11) (aged 88) Sylvania, Ohio
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Wheeling Park (Wheeling, West Virginia)
College	Tennessee (1939–1942)
Position	Forward / Center
Career history
1945–1946	Toledo Jim Whites
1946	Youngstown Bears
1946–1948	Toledo Jeeps

References

External links

• Wheeling, WV Hall of Fame profile

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