About James Hilgemann
Lived 1916 – 1967 (aged 50). James Hilgemann was an American basketball player.
James A. Hilgemann (December 22, 1916 – August 28, 1967) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Fort Wayne General Electrics in 1937–38 and the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons at the start of the 1941–42 season. In 21 career games, he averaged 6.3 points per game. Hilgemann also served in World War II.
Career statistics
NBL Source
Regular season Year Team GP FGM FTM PTS PPG 1937–38 Fort Wayne General Electrics 17 50 30 130 7.6 1941–42 Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons 4 1 0 2 .5Career 21 51 30 132 6.3
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Who was James Hilgemann?
American basketball player
When was James Hilgemann born?
James Hilgemann was born on 22 December 1916 in Wabash.
When did James Hilgemann die?
James Hilgemann died on 28 August 1967 in Fort Wayne.
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James Hilgemann was a basketball player.
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James Hilgemann was American.
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