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Ed Dancker
Personal information
Born(1914-03-14)March 14, 1914
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DiedOctober 3, 1991(1991-10-03) (aged 77)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth Division
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
PositionCenter
Career history
1934–1935Milwaukee Pure Oils
1935–1936Milwaukee Harvesters
1935–1936Sheboygan Enzo Jels
1936–1937Sheboygan Art Imigs
1937–1948Sheboygan Red Skins
1948–1949Oshkosh All-Stars
1948–1950Milwaukee Shooting Stars
1950–1951New Holstein
Career highlights and awards

Edward Charles Dancker (March 14, 1914 – October 3, 1991)[1] was an American professional basketball player.

A 6'7" center who grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,[2] Dancker began his professional career in 1938 with the Sheboygan Red Skins of the National Basketball League (NBL). He averaged 7.8 points per game and served as the team captain.[2][3] In 1948–49, Dancker played for the Oshkosh All-Stars. Dancker was a five-time NBL all-star and ranked fourth among all-time NBL scoring leaders.

References

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  1. ^ "United States Social Security Death Index," Edward C Dancker, 1991". Family Search. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  2. ^ a b McGlynn, Stoney (December 2, 1945). "The Sports Parade". The Milwaukee Sentinel. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  3. ^ Dimitry, Steve. "National Basketball League (1937-1949)". Archived from the original on August 18, 2005. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
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