Gorham Getchell
American basketball and football player
About Gorham Getchell
Lived 1920 – 1980 (aged 59). Gorham Getchell was an American basketball player, american football player and basketball coach.
Charles Gorham Getchell (August 14, 1920 – July 7, 1980) was an American professional basketball and American football player. He played one season in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Pittsburgh Ironmen. During the 1947 National Football League (NFL) season Getchell was a member of the Baltimore Colts. He attended Temple University.
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 1946–47 Pittsburgh 16 .000 1.000 .0 .3Career 16 .000 1.000 .0 .3
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Who was Gorham Getchell?
American basketball and football player (1920-1980)
When was Gorham Getchell born?
Gorham Getchell was born on 14 August 1920 in Abington Township.
When did Gorham Getchell die?
Gorham Getchell died on 7 July 1980 in Manhattan Beach.
What was Gorham Getchell's occupation?
Gorham Getchell was a basketball player, american football player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Gorham Getchell?
Gorham Getchell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gorham Getchell. https://biography.guide/gorham-getchell/
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