About Art Hillhouse
Lived 1916 – 1980 (aged 64). Art Hillhouse was an American basketball player.
Arthur Sherwood Hillhouse (June 12, 1916 – October 27, 1980) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'7" center from Long Island University, Hillhouse played two seasons (1946–1948) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors. He averaged 5.9 points per game in his BAA career and won a league championship in 1947. During the 1947 finals, Hillhouse set a still standing NBA record by becoming the only player to foul out of every game of a 5-game playoff series.
BAA career statistics
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47† Philadelphia 60 .291 .723 .7 6.0 1947–48 Philadelphia 11 .197 .811 .3 5.3Career 71 .277 .739 .6 5.9
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947† Philadelphia 10 .264 .848 .8 8.7Career 10 .264 .848 .8 8.7
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Art Hillhouse?
American basketball player (1916–1980)
When was Art Hillhouse born?
Art Hillhouse was born on 12 June 1916 in Rutherford.
When did Art Hillhouse die?
Art Hillhouse died on 27 October 1980 in Amelia County.
What was Art Hillhouse's occupation?
Art Hillhouse was a basketball player.
What nationality was Art Hillhouse?
Art Hillhouse was American.
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