Arnold William Haarlow Jr. (May 5, 1913 – November 21, 2003) was an American basketball player who played in the American National Basketball League.
 Haarlow, circa 1936 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1913 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2003 (aged 90) Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bowen (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Chicago (1933–1936) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1937–1938 | Whiting Ciesar All-Americans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Haarlow was a star player in high school, playing for Bowen High in Chicago. He then attended the University of Chicago from 1933 to 1936 at a time when the school was a member of what is now the Big Ten Conference. Haarlow was one of the top scorers in the conference throughout his college career, leading the league in scoring as a junior.[1]
Following his college career, Haarlow played for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans in the National Basketball League (a precursor to the National Basketball Association). Haarlow averaged 6.6 points per game for the 1937–1938 season.[2]
After his playing days, Haarlow became a basketball referee for the Big Ten Conference, eventually serving as director of conference officials for 17 years. He died on November 21, 2003.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Biemer, John (December 3, 2003). "Arnold William Haarlow Jr., 90: U. of C. hoops star modernized shot form". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ "Bill Haarlow profile". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.