About Merle Alexander
Lived 1907 – 1987 (aged 79). Merle Alexander was an American basketball player.
Merle A. Alexander (September 2, 1907 – February 2, 1987) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League during the 1938–39 season. Prior to that, Alexander had played on various teams in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which at the time was considered the premier amateur league for basketball. He was named an AAU All-American in the 1930–31 season while playing for the Wichita Henrys.
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Who was Merle Alexander?
American basketball player (1907-1987)
When was Merle Alexander born?
Merle Alexander was born on 2 September 1907 in Rushville.
When did Merle Alexander die?
Merle Alexander died on 2 February 1987 in Leesburg.
What was Merle Alexander's occupation?
Merle Alexander was a basketball player.
What nationality was Merle Alexander?
Merle Alexander was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Merle Alexander. https://biography.guide/merle-alexander/
MLA: "Merle Alexander." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/merle-alexander/.
Chicago: "Merle Alexander." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/merle-alexander/.
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