Thomas Nisbet (March 31, 1916 – April 7, 1963) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans and Oshkosh All-Stars. While playing for Oshkosh he won two league championships, in 1940–41 and 1941–42. For his NBL career, Nisbet averaged 3.1 points per game.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1916-05-31)May 31, 1916 Galston, Scotland |
Died | April 7, 1963(1963-04-07) (aged 46) Evanston, Illinois |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Thornton (Harvey, Illinois) |
College | Illinois (1931–1934) |
Position | Guard |
Career history | |
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1938–1940 | Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
1940–1943 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1943 | Rochester |
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1946–1957 | Thornton HS |
1957–1963 | New Trier HS |
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Oshkosh All-Stars 1940–41 NBL champions | |
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Oshkosh All-Stars 1941–42 NBL champions | |
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