Clint Wager
American sportsperson, gridiron football player and basketball player
About Clint Wager
Lived 1920 – 1996 (aged 76). Clint Wager was an American basketball player and american football player.
Clinton Belmar Wager (January 20, 1920 – February 29, 1996) was a professional football and basketball player. He played in the National Football League from 1942 to 1945 for the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cardinals and the Cardinals-Pittsburgh Steelers merged team, "Card-Pitt". However, he also played in the National Basketball Association in 1949–50 for the Fort Wayne Pistons (now called the Detroit Pistons). He also played in the National Basketball League for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Hammond Calumet Buccaneers, while finishing his career with the Louisville Alumnites of the National Professional Basketball League.
College career Prior to his professional career, Wager played basketball for Saint Mary's University. During his college career, he was an all-conference center and an individual scoring champion twice, in 1939 and 1940. He also participated in the 1941 National Invitational Tournament. He was also selected in his senior year as captain of the school's basketball team. He also played football for the school. He was elected in the schools sports hall of fame in 1977.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clint Wager?
American sportsperson, gridiron football player and basketball player (1920-1996)
When was Clint Wager born?
Clint Wager was born on 20 January 1920 in Winona.
When did Clint Wager die?
Clint Wager died on 29 February 1996 in Excelsior.
What was Clint Wager's occupation?
Clint Wager was a basketball player and american football player.
What nationality was Clint Wager?
Clint Wager was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clint Wager. https://biography.guide/clint-wager/
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