Len Rader
Leonard Rader (March 29, 1921 – December 29, 1996) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Hammond Calumet Buccaneers in the National Basketball League and averaged 3.6 points per game.[1][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1921 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | December 29, 1996 (aged 75) Margate, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | James Madison (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | LIU Brooklyn (1941–1944) |
| Position | Guard / Forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1943–1944 | Long Island Wonder Team |
| 1944–1945 | Philadelphia Sphas |
| 1946–1947 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1947 | Troy Celtics |
| 1947–1948 | Birmingham Skyhawks |
| 1947–1949 | Montgomery Rebels |
| 1948–1949 | Hammond Calumet Buccaneers |
| 1949–1950 | Hartford Hurricanes |
| As coach: | |
| 1947–1949 | Montgomery Rebels |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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His twin brother is Howie Rader, who also played professional basketball.[2]
References
- "Leonard Rader NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- "Len Rader". Peach Basket Society. April 6, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- "Leonard Rader Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
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