Lee Huber

Lee Gohmann Huber (February 16, 1919 – September 22, 2005) was an American basketball player in the National Basketball League (NBL) of the United States, a forerunner to the National Basketball Association. A 6'0" guard from Louisville, Kentucky, Huber played college basketball for coach Adolph Rupp at the University of Kentucky from 1938 to 1941, where he was named a first-team All-American by the Helms Athletic Foundation in 1941.[1] After college, Huber played one season in the NBL for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots, averaging 6.4 points per game.[2]

Lee Huber
Personal information
Born(1919-02-16)February 16, 1919
Louisville, Kentucky
DiedSeptember 22, 2005(2005-09-22) (aged 86)
Orlando, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Xavier (Louisville, Kentucky)
CollegeKentucky (1938–1941)
Playing career1941–1942
PositionGuard
Career history
1941–1942Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
Career highlights and awards

Huber left basketball after deciding that it would not be a profession that could support his family. He served for the United States Navy in World War II, then settled into a private business career. Huber died on September 22, 2005, in Orlando, Florida.[1]

References
  1. "Lee Huber Big Bluer History profile and obituary". BigBlueHistory.net. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  2. "Lee Huber basketball-reference.com profile". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
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