Fred Rehm
Frederick Rehm (May 18, 1921 – December 28, 2012)[1] was an American basketball player. He was an early professional player in the National Basketball League (which later merged with the Basketball Association of America to form the NBA) and was a starter on the University of Wisconsin's 1941 national championship team.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 18, 1921 |
| Died | December 28, 2012 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pulaski (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| College | Wisconsin (1940–1943) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1945 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1947–1948 | Flint Dow A.C.s |
| 1948 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Rehm, a 6'2" guard from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, played college basketball at Wisconsin for future Hall of Fame coach Bud Foster. Rehm played from 1940 to 1943 and, as a sophomore, was a starting guard for the Badgers' 1941 national championship team. One of the turning points in the season was Foster's decision to insert Rehm into the starting lineup for his defense and rebounding, in place of Bob Alwin.[2]
After the completion of his college career, Rehm played in the National Basketball League for the Oshkosh All-Stars and the Flint Dow A.C.s.[3]
References
- "In Memory of Frederick Rehm". Beckerritter.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
- Bob Wolf (March 31, 2000). "Surprising Badger team won NCAA title in 1941". The Milwaukee Journal. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- Bradley, Robert (2010). The Compendium of Professional Basketball (Second Edition). Xaler Press. ISBN 978-0-9644774-9-0., pg. 273, 282