Floyd Ebaugh
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1914 Superior, Nebraska |
| Died | June 10, 1980 (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 |
Floyd Harold Ebaugh (May 30, 1914 – June 10, 1980) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2][3] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots (AGW) in the National Basketball League for three seasons, from 1938 to 1942, including in the playoffs for the 1941–42 season.[3][4][5]
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.[4]
Ebaugh was born and grew up in Superior, Nebraska. He attended Superior High School and graduated in 1932.[6] 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.[4]
From 1934 to 1938 Ebaugh attended Nebraska University and played on the college's basketball team. He was basketball team captain in his senior year.
References
[edit]- ^ Jim Schlemmer (18 December 1941). "Takes more than broken neck to stop Goodyear's Ebaugh". The Akron Beacon Journal. p. 43. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dribbler broke his neck, but now he's a cage star". Adams County Independent. 22 January 1942. p. 4. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Floyd Ebaugh NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Floyd Ebaugh". Peach Basket Society. September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "Floyd Ebaugh Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "The Superior Express May 23 Page 4". spx.stparchive.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
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