About Marv Colen
Lived 1915 – 1989 (aged 74). Marv Colen was an American basketball player and military personnel.
Marvin Wilmer Colen (March 8, 1915 – May 14, 1989) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Chicago Bruins (one game) and Sheboygan Red Skins (five games) in the National Basketball League during the 1939–40 season and averaged 1.0 points per game.
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Who was Marv Colen?
American basketball player
When was Marv Colen born?
Marv Colen was born on 8 March 1915 in Chicago.
When did Marv Colen die?
Marv Colen died on 14 May 1989 in Aurora.
What was Marv Colen's occupation?
Marv Colen was a basketball player and military personnel.
What nationality was Marv Colen?
Marv Colen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marv Colen. https://biography.guide/marv-colen/
MLA: "Marv Colen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marv-colen/.
Chicago: "Marv Colen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marv-colen/.
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