Harold Arthur "Hale" Swanson (September 6, 1914 – April 9, 1990) was an American professional basketball player as well as minor league baseball player.[1][2][3] He played in the National Basketball League for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans in 1939–40 but did not score a point in two career games.[2] In baseball, he played in the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system for seven different teams between 1937 and 1946.[3]
Personal information | |
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Born | La Porte, Indiana | September 6, 1914
Died | April 9, 1990 Chicago Heights, Illinois | (aged 75)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Bloom (Chicago Heights, Illinois) |
College | Illinois (1934–1937) |
Position | Guard / forward |
Career history | |
1939 | Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
References
edit- ^ "Hale Swanson". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. 13 November 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ a b "Harold Swanson NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ a b "Harold Swanson minor league stats". baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 22, 2016.