About Art Anderson
Lived 1916 – 1983 (aged 66). Art Anderson was an American basketball player.
Arthur Torrell Anderson (July 1, 1916 – April 4, 1983) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots in the National Basketball League and averaged 0.7 points per game. In 1979, he was elected to the Athletic Hall of Honor at Augustana College, where he was captain of the basketball team.
Biography Anderson served in the United States army from November 16, 1942, to September 17, 1943, where he played on the Fort Sheridan, Illinois basketball team. After playing professional basketball, he joined the accounting department of Republic Steel in Chicago, Illinois.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Art Anderson?
American basketball player (1916-1983)
When was Art Anderson born?
Art Anderson was born on 1 July 1916 in Chicago.
When did Art Anderson die?
Art Anderson died on 4 April 1983 in Cleveland.
What was Art Anderson's occupation?
Art Anderson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Art Anderson?
Art Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Art Anderson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Anderson. https://biography.guide/art-anderson-basketball-player/
MLA: "Art Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-anderson-basketball-player/.
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