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Floyd Volker

1921 – 1995

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About Floyd Volker

Lived 1921 – 1995 (aged 73). Floyd Volker was an American basketball player.

Floyd William Volker (June 21, 1921 – January 5, 1995) was an American basketball player. He played professionally in the National Basketball League (NBL), the National Professional Basketball League (NPBL), and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the early days of professional basketball.

Volker, a 6'4 forward from Casper High School in Casper, Wyoming, went on to play collegiately at the University of Wyoming. He was a starting forward on the Cowboys' 1943 national championship team as a junior. After a pause in his career to serve in the US military during World War II, Volker returned to campus for his senior year in 1946–47.

After his college playing days, Volker signed with the Oshkosh All-Stars of the NBL in 1947. In 1949, when the NBL and the Basketball Association of America merged to form the NBA, the All-Stars were disbanded and Volker was assigned to the Indianapolis Olympians for the inaugural season of the NBA. During the season, his rights were sold to the Denver Nuggets. He averaged 7.4 points and 2.1 assists in his lone NBA season.

Volker died in January 1995, aged 73.

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Natrona County High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Floyd Volker?

basketball player (1921–1995)

When was Floyd Volker born?

Floyd Volker was born on 21 June 1921 in Casper.

When did Floyd Volker die?

Floyd Volker died on 5 January 1995 in Casper.

What was Floyd Volker's occupation?

Floyd Volker was a basketball player.

What nationality was Floyd Volker?

Floyd Volker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Floyd Volker

· Wikidata: Q3746816

· DBpedia: Floyd Volker

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