| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 17, 1926 Roachdale, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 2018 (aged 91) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | New Winchester (New Winchester, Indiana) |
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| Playing career | 1947–1952 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1947 | Anderson Duffey Packers |
| 1947–1948 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
| 1948 | Indianapolis Jets |
| 1948–1949 | Bridgeport Newfield Steelers |
| 1951–1952 | Bridgeport Roesslers |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
James Elmer Springer (June 17, 1926 - February 19, 2018 [1] ) was an American professional basketball player. [2] He played in the National Basketball League, Basketball Association of America, and American Basketball League during the early years of modern professional basketball in the United States. [2] [3] [4] Following a standout high school career, [5] [6] Springer began his collegiate career at Indiana State Teacher's College, where he played one season [7] for Glenn Curtis before completing his collegiate career at Canterbury College in Danville, Indiana. [8]
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At Canterbury, he was a member of the basketball team for three seasons, the football and track teams for two seasons. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the Letterman's Club. [9] During his senior season, he averaged 20.8 points per game, second best in the Indiana Collegiate Conference behind John Wilson. [10]
