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Milo Komenich

1920 – 1977

American basketball player

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About Milo Komenich

Lived 1920 – 1977 (aged 56). Milo Komenich was an American basketball player.

Milan Melvin "Milo" Komenich (June 22, 1920 – May 25, 1977) was an American professional basketball player. His brother was fellow professional basketball player Bill Komenich.

Collegiate career Born in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of Serbian immigrants. Komenich, a 6'7 center, played collegiately at the University of Wyoming after a standout high school career at Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. He played for the Cowboys from 1941 to 1943 and for the 1945–46 season. Alongside guard Ken Sailors, Komenich led the Cowboys to the 1943 National Championship.

Komenich was named an All-American in 1943 and 1946. He was elected to the University of Wyoming athletics Hall of Fame in 2006 and is also a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

Professional career During the 1949–50 season, Milo Komenich played in 64 games for the Anderson Packers, averaging 9.9 points per game. Komenich also played for the Fort Wayne Pistons of the National Basketball League and the Dow Chemical and 20th Century Fox teams of the AAU.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Lew Wallace High School, University of Wyoming
Awards
List of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball champions; List of National Basketball League (United States) champions; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Milo Komenich?

American basketball player (1920–1977)

When was Milo Komenich born?

Milo Komenich was born on 22 June 1920 in Gary.

When did Milo Komenich die?

Milo Komenich died on 25 May 1977 in Gary.

What was Milo Komenich's occupation?

Milo Komenich was a basketball player.

What nationality was Milo Komenich?

Milo Komenich was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Milo Komenich

· Wikidata: Q3858039

· DBpedia: Milo Komenich

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