Cal Christensen
Calvin Lawrence Christensen (July 8, 1927 – August 31, 2011) was an American basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1927 Toledo, Ohio |
| Died | August 31, 2011 (aged 84) Waterville, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Macomber (Toledo, Ohio) |
| College | Toledo (1947–1950) |
| NBA draft | 1950 / Round: 5 / Pick: 52nd overall |
| Selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks | |
| Playing career | 1950–1955 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 14, 20, 18 |
| Career history | |
| 1950–1952 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks / Milwaukee Hawks |
| 1952–1955 | Rochester Royals |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,507 (5.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,587 (5.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 460 (1.6 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He played collegiately for the University of Toledo.
He was selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in the 5th round of the 1950 NBA draft.
He played for the Blackhawks (1950–51), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–52) and Rochester Royals (1952–55) in the NBA for 291 games. He died in 2011 in Waterville, Ohio where he lived with his wife of 51 years, Sharon.[1]
References
- Cal CHRISTENSEN Obituary - Waterville, OH | Toledo Blade Retrieved 2018-05-29.
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