Floyd Harold Ebaugh (May 30, 1914 – June 10, 1980) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots (AGW) in the National Basketball League for three seasons, from 1938–42, including in the playoffs for the 1941–42 season.[1][2][3]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1914-05-30)May 30, 1914 Superior, Nebraska |
Died | June 10, 1980(1980-06-10) (aged 66) El Segundo, California |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Superior (Superior, Nebraska) |
College | Nebraska (1935–1938) |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1938–1940 1941–1942 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
1941–1942 | Toledo White Huts |
1941–1942 | Lincoln Woodmen Accidents |
1942–1943 | Akron Collegians |
1943–1944 | Dayton Collegians |
1943–1944 | Dayton Bombers |
Ebaugh averaged 4.2 points over the course of his 73-game career with AGW. Following his NBL career, Ebaugh played for the independent teams the Toledo White Huts, Lincoln Woodman Accidents, Akron Collegians, Dayton Collegians and Dayton Bombers.[2]
Ebaugh was born and grew up in Superior, Nebraska. He attended Superior High School and graduated in 1932.[4] Alongside playing basketball at high school, he was also on the track team, competing in the 880 yard relay, high jump, shot put and discus.[2]
From 1934–38 Ebaugh attended Nebraska University and played on the college's basketball team. He was basketball team captain in his senior year.
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