Pierre Marion "Huck" Hartman (October 23, 1920 – March 25, 1946) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] Hartman played in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Pittsburgh Raiders in 1944–45 and the Youngstown Bears in 1945–46. He died on March 25, 1946, aged 25, from pneumonia,[3] just two weeks after the completion of the season.[1] Hartman was the first active player to die in the NBL.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 23, 1920 Salina, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 25, 1946 (aged 25) Sharon, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | New Kensington (New Kensington, Pennsylvania) |
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| Playing career | 1944–1946 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1944–1945 | Pittsburgh Raiders |
| 1945–1946 | Youngstown Bears |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Huck Hartman". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ Nelson, Murry R. (2009). The National Basketball League: A History, 1935-1949. McFarland. p. 155. ISBN 9780786453610.
- ^ "Huck Hartman Dies of Pneumonia". Pittsburgh Press. March 25, 1946. p. 18. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Pierre "Huck" Hartman". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
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