Stan Szukala
Stanley Szukala (June 12, 1918 – October 30, 2003) was an American basketball player. He was an All-American college player at DePaul University and played for four seasons in the American National Basketball League (NBL), a forerunner to the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a member of the 1947 NBL champion Chicago American Gears, playing alongside future Hall of Fame center George Mikan.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1918 |
| Died | August 30, 2003 (aged 85) Park Ridge, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carl Schurz (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1937–1940) |
| Playing career | 1940–1947 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1940–1942 | Chicago Bruins |
| 1945–1947 | Chicago American Gears |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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References
- Jauss, Bill (September 1, 2003). "Stanley Szukala, 85: DePaul star beat champs, then became one". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 26, 2014.
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