| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 23, 1909 [1] Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died: | October 1971 (aged 61) [1] |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Washington & Jefferson College |
| Career history | |
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