About Dick Wehr
Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 85). Dick Wehr was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Richard Wade Wehr (December 9, 1925 – December 1, 2011) was an American professional basketball player and college coach.
Wehr played college basketball for the Rice Owls and was a first-team All-Southwest Conference selection in 1945. Wehr was selected in the 1948 BAA draft by the Indianapolis Jets. He played for the Jets in nine games, recording 12 points and 3 assists.
Wehr coached Georgia State University's men's basketball and golf teams following his playing career.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948–49 Indianapolis 9 .238 .333 .3 1.3Career 9 .238 .333 .3 1.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Wehr?
American basketball player and coach
When was Dick Wehr born?
Dick Wehr was born on 9 December 1925 in Caldwell.
When did Dick Wehr die?
Dick Wehr died on 1 December 2011 in Decatur.
What was Dick Wehr's occupation?
Dick Wehr was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Dick Wehr?
Dick Wehr was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Wehr. https://biography.guide/dick-wehr/
MLA: "Dick Wehr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-wehr/.
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