Wilton "Scoop" Putnam (September 8, 1912 – June 8, 1996) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Toledo Jim White Chevrolets and averaged 3.9 points per game for his career.[3]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1912-09-08)September 8, 1912 Greenville, South Carolina |
Died | June 8, 1996(1996-06-08) (aged 83) Los Angeles, California |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Parker (Spartanburg, South Carolina) |
College | Tennessee (1936–1939) |
Position | Guard / Forward |
Career history | |
1939–1941 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1941–1942 | Toledo Jim White Chevrolets |
1942 | Clintonville Truckers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Oshkosh All-Stars 1940–41 NBL champions | |
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