Harry Marshall "Swede" Roos Sr. (August 8, 1913 – January 30, 1979) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Chicago American Gears in the National Basketball League, among other teams and leagues.[1][3]
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Born | (1913-08-08)August 8, 1913 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | January 30, 1979(1979-01-30) (aged 65) Troutdale, Oregon |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Position | Forward / Guard |
Career history | |
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1935–1936 | Chicago Heights |
1935–1936 | Chicago Englewood |
1936–1937 | Whiting Ciesar All-Americans |
1937–1942 | Chicago Acme Steels |
1942–1943 | Dayton Dive Bombers |
1943–1944 | Chicago Gears |
1944–1945 | Chicago American Gears |
1947–1948 | Waterloo Pro-Hawks |
1948 | Portland Indians |
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1945–1946 | Chicago American Gears |
1946–1947 | Chicago American Gears (assistant) |
1947–1948 | Waterloo Pro-Hawks |
1948 | Portland Indians |
Roos also served as the head coach for the Chicago American Gears in 1945–46 and as an assistant in 1946–47.[2] He then became a player-coach in the Professional Basketball League of America for his final two seasons (1946 through 1948).[2]
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