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Bennie Borgmann

1899 – 1978

American basketball player

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About Bennie Borgmann

Lived 1899 – 1978 (aged 78). Bennie Borgmann was an American baseball player, basketball player and basketball coach.

Bernhard Borgmann Jr. (November 22, 1900 – November 11, 1978) was an American professional basketball player and coach.

Born in Haledon, New Jersey, he played for 17 years between 1919 and 1936 and is mostly known for his time with the Kingston Colonials and Original Celtics. Borgmann is regarded as the best offensive player of his era, leading various leagues in scoring 15 times in a 12-year span. He also served as the first coach of the Syracuse Nationals of the National Basketball League—now the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers—from 1946 to 1948. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.

Borgmann also played as a middle infielder in the baseball minor leagues from 1928 to 1942, managed in the minors from until 1950, and scouted until 1974. He died in Hawthorne, New Jersey, where he had been a longtime resident.

Borgmann was featured in the book Basketball History in Syracuse, Hoops Roots by Mark Allen Baker, published by The History Press in 2010.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Clifton High School
Awards
American Basketball League (1925–1955); New York State Professional Basketball League

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bennie Borgmann?

American basketball player (1899–1978)

When was Bennie Borgmann born?

Bennie Borgmann was born on 21 November 1899 in Haledon.

When did Bennie Borgmann die?

Bennie Borgmann died on 11 November 1978 in Hawthorne.

What was Bennie Borgmann's occupation?

Bennie Borgmann was a baseball player, basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality was Bennie Borgmann?

Bennie Borgmann was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bennie Borgmann

· Wikidata: Q824799

· DBpedia: Bennie Borgmann

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