Ben Goldfaden
Benjamin Paul Goldfaden (September 6, 1913 – March 25, 2013[1]) was an American professional basketball player. He played two games in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Washington Capitols during the 1946–47 season. His salary for the season was US$2,000 ($26,222 adjusted for inflation). He spent most of his professional career playing in the American Basketball League.[2] Goldfaden became a physical education teacher after quitting playing basketball in 1948.[1] He attended George Washington University.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1913 |
| Died | March 25, 2013 (aged 99) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | George Washington (1934–1937) |
| Playing career | 1938–1947 |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1942 | Washington Brewers |
| 1942–1943 | Philadelphia Sphas |
| 1943–1945 | Wilmington Bombers |
| 1945–1946 | Trenton Tigers |
| 1946 | Washington Capitols |
| 1946–1948 | Trenton Tigers |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
BAA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | ||||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | ||||
| APG | Assists per game | ||||
| PPG | Points per game | ||||
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | Washington | 2 | .000 | .500 | .0 | 1.0 |
| Career | 2 | .000 | .500 | .0 | 1.0 | |
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References
- "Ben Goldfaden: He played 2 games in NBA's initial season". Orlando Sentinel. orlandosentinel.com. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- Tranum, Sam (August 30, 2003). "Basketball's Bygone League". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
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