Robert Melvin Carpenter (November 6, 1917 – April 18, 1997) was an American basketball player.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1917-11-06)November 6, 1917 |
Died | April 18, 1997(1997-04-18) (aged 79) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Texas A&M–Commerce (1936–1940) |
Position | Power forward / Center |
Number | 10, 15 |
Career history | |
1940–1941, 1945–1949 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1948 | Hammond Calumet Buccaneers |
1949–1950 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
1950 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
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He played collegiately for the East Texas State University.
He played for the Fort Wayne Pistons (1949–50, 1950–51) and Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1950–51) in the NBA for 122 games.
Oshkosh All-Stars 1940–41 NBL champions | |
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National Basketball League (United States) All-Time Team | |
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† Special voting by the media selected Bobby McDermott as the NBL's all-time greatest player |
National Basketball League (United States) season scoring leaders | |
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