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Bill Haarlow

1913 – 2003

American basketball player

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About Bill Haarlow

Lived 1913 – 2003 (aged 90). Bill Haarlow was an American basketball player.

Arnold William Haarlow Jr. (May 5, 1913 – November 21, 2003) was an American basketball player who played in the American National Basketball League.

Haarlow was a star player in high school, playing for Bowen High in Chicago. He then attended the University of Chicago from 1933 to 1936 at a time when the school was a member of what is now the Big Ten Conference. Haarlow was one of the top scorers in the conference throughout his college career, leading the league in scoring as a junior.

Following his college career, Haarlow played for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans in the National Basketball League (a precursor to the National Basketball Association). Haarlow averaged 6.6 points per game for the 1937–1938 season.

After his playing days, Haarlow became a basketball referee for the Big Ten Conference, eventually serving as director of conference officials for 17 years. He died on November 21, 2003.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Bowen High School
Awards
1936 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; College Humor (magazine); NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
Also known as
Arnold William Haarlow Jr., Arnold William "Bill" Haarlow Jr.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bill Haarlow's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Haarlow?

American basketball player

When was Bill Haarlow born?

Bill Haarlow was born on 5 May 1913 in Chicago.

When did Bill Haarlow die?

Bill Haarlow died on 21 November 2003 in Hinsdale.

What was Bill Haarlow's occupation?

Bill Haarlow was a basketball player.

What nationality was Bill Haarlow?

Bill Haarlow was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Haarlow

· Wikidata: Q16015837

· DBpedia: Bill Haarlow

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