Buzz Knoblauch

James Bernard "Buzz" Knoblauch (April 22, 1912 – March 7, 1984)[1][2] was an American professional basketball player.[3][4] He played in the United States' National Basketball League (NBL) for the Oshkosh All-Stars in three games during the 1939–40 season.[3] He scored two career points in the NBL.[3]

Buzz Knoblauch
Personal information
Born(1912-04-22)April 22, 1912
Martel, Nebraska
DiedMarch 7, 1984(1984-03-07) (aged 71)
Cambridge, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight163 lb (74 kg)
Career information
High schoolTomah (Tomah, Wisconsin)
CollegeCarroll (1933–1936)
PositionForward
Number25
Career history
As player:
1939Oshkosh All-Stars
1940–1941Milwaukee Omars
1943–1946Milwaukee Allen-Bradleys
As coach:
194?–195?Cambridge HS

Prior to the NBL, Knoblauch played for Carroll University and is regarded as one of the program's best ever players.[5] He also played for the school's football team.[6]

References

  1. "James B. Knoblauch – Cambridge". Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Wisconsin Sports Network. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  2. "James Knoblauch (1912–1984)". AncientFaces.com. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  3. "Bernard Knoblauch NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  4. "All Stars Clash Here Tomorrow Night". Rhinelander Daily News. December 12, 1939. p. 6. Retrieved September 13, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "The All Stars". Rhinelander Daily News. November 28, 1939. p. 6. Retrieved September 13, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Vikes to Battle at Carroll Homecoming". The Lawrentian. October 21, 1937. p. 5. Retrieved September 13, 2015.


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