Longie Powell
Robert V. "Longie" Powell (February 14, 1919 – June 27, 1969) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Dayton Rens in the National Basketball League during the 1948–49 season and averaged 5.0 points per game.[1][3] He also played for the Harlem Globetrotters, New York Renaissance, and the Chicago Colored Collegians.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 14, 1919 Mississippi |
| Died | June 27, 1969 (aged 50) Gary, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Friedrich Froebel (Gary, Indiana) |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Career history | |
| 1942–1943 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1946–1947 | New York Renaissance |
| 1947–1948 | Chicago Colored Collegians |
| 1949 | Dayton Rens |
References
- "Robert Powell NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- "Longie Powell". Peach Basket Society. July 20, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- "Robert Powell Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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