Edward Marion Sadowski (February 2, 1915 – March 11, 1992) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys, Toledo Jim White Chevrolets, and Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League (NBL) and averaged 4.8 points per game.[1][3] In 1942–43 he won the NBL championship while playing for the Red Skins.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1915-02-02)February 2, 1915 Westfield, Massachusetts |
Died | March 11, 1992(1992-03-11) (aged 77) Springfield, Massachusetts |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Notre Dame (1936–1939) |
Playing career | 1939–1946 |
Position | Guard |
Career history | |
1939–1940, 1941–1942 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
1942 | Toledo Jim White Chevrolets |
1942–1943 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
1943–1947 | Indianapolis Pure Oils |
1945–1946 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Sadowski was born in Massachusetts and played basketball and football for the University of Notre Dame.[2] He is often confused with Ed Sadowski, who also played in the NBL (although they are unrelated).[2] The latter Sadowski played collegiately at Seton Hall University.[2]
Sheboygan Red Skins 1942–43 NBL champions | |
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National Basketball League (United States) Rookie of the Year Award | |
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