Elmore Morgenthaler

Elmore Robert Morgenthaler (August 3, 1922 – November 25, 1997) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Providence Steamrollers and the Philadelphia Warriors in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), among other franchises and leagues. Standing at , Morgenthaler is officially recognized as the first seven-foot player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Morgenthaler was raised in Mart, Texas. He attended Hobbs High School in Hobbs, New Mexico, after he had been recruited by coach Charles Finley. The Mines were abolished at the end of the season and Morgenthaler transferred to play for the Boston College Eagles for the 1946–47 season. He was waived by the Steamrollers on September 27, 1947, and did not return to the BAA until he signed with the Philadelphia Warriors on November 18, 1948.

Morgenthaler's health deteriorated after his retirement. Morgenthaler died due to pneumonia at Falls Community Hospital in Marlin.

BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Providence 11 .308 .583 .3 1.4 1948–49 Philadelphia 20 .385 .667 .4 2.1Career 31 .365 .633 .3 1.8