About George Chestnut
Lived 1911 – 1983 (aged 71). George Chestnut was an American basketball player.
George Wallace Chestnut (September 27, 1911 – September 18, 1983) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys for seven seasons; during his tenure, the Kautskys were an independent team, as well as member of the Midwest Basketball Conference, before it became the National Basketball League. During his professional career, he averaged 6.2 points per game, unfortunately, the records are incomplete.
In college, Chestnut lettered in football, basketball, and baseball for Indiana State University. He served in the United States Army during World War II for approximately 15 months.
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Who was George Chestnut?
American basketball player (1911-1983)
When was George Chestnut born?
George Chestnut was born on 27 September 1911 in Odon.
When did George Chestnut die?
George Chestnut died on 18 September 1983 in Warren.
What was George Chestnut's occupation?
George Chestnut was a basketball player.
What nationality was George Chestnut?
George Chestnut was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Chestnut. https://biography.guide/george-chestnut/
MLA: "George Chestnut." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-chestnut/.
Chicago: "George Chestnut." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-chestnut/.
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