About Lauren Gale
Lived 1917 – 1996 (aged 79). Lauren Gale was an American basketball player.
Lauren "Laddie" Gale (April 22, 1917 – July 29, 1996) was an American collegiate and professional basketball player.
NCAA championship A native of Oakridge, Oregon, the 6'4" Gale played forward for the University of Oregon under head coach Howard Hobson. He was the second-tallest player (behind 6'8" Urgel "Slim" Wintermute) on the team, which was dubbed "The Tall Firs."
Professional career and later years After graduation, Gale played professionally in 1939 and 1940 for the Detroit Eagles of the National Basketball League. He left the Eagles in to serve in World War II, He is also a member of the University of Oregon Hall of Fame.
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Who was Lauren Gale?
American basketball player (1917-1996)
When was Lauren Gale born?
Lauren Gale was born on 22 April 1917 in Gold Beach.
When did Lauren Gale die?
Lauren Gale died on 29 July 1996 in Gold Beach.
What was Lauren Gale's occupation?
Lauren Gale was a basketball player.
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Lauren Gale was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lauren Gale. https://biography.guide/lauren-gale/
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