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Buzz Knoblauch

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Buzz Knoblauch
Personal information
Born(1912-04-22)April 22, 1912
Martel, Nebraska
DiedMarch 7, 1984(1984-03-07) (aged 71)
Cambridge, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight163 lb (74 kg)
Career information
High schoolTomah (Tomah, Wisconsin)
CollegeCarroll (1933–1936)
PositionForward
Number25
Career history
As player:
1939Oshkosh All-Stars
1940–1941Milwaukee Omars
1943–1946Milwaukee Allen-Bradleys
As coach:
194?–195?Cambridge HS

James Bernard "Buzz" Knoblauch (April 22, 1912 – March 7, 1984)[1][2] was an American professional basketball player.[3][4] He played in the United States' National Basketball League (NBL) for the Oshkosh All-Stars in three games during the 1939–40 season.[3] He scored two career points in the NBL.[3]

Prior to the NBL, Knoblauch played for Carroll University and is regarded as one of the program's best ever players.[5] He also played for the school's football team.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "James B. Knoblauch – Cambridge". Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Wisconsin Sports Network. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  2. ^ "James Knoblauch (1912–1984)". AncientFaces.com. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "Bernard Knoblauch NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  4. ^ "All Stars Clash Here Tomorrow Night". Rhinelander Daily News. December 12, 1939. p. 6. Retrieved September 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ "The All Stars". Rhinelander Daily News. November 28, 1939. p. 6. Retrieved September 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. ^ "Vikes to Battle at Carroll Homecoming". The Lawrentian. October 21, 1937. p. 5. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
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