About Nate DeLong
Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 84). Nate DeLong was an American basketball player.
Nathan J. DeLong (January 5, 1926 – May 5, 2010) was a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Biography A native of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, DeLong was a long-time resident of Hayward, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. From 1989 to 2008, he served on the Board of Supervisors of Sawyer County, Wisconsin. After serving aboard the in the United States Navy during World War II, DeLong married Donna Wells. He had two children.
Professional basketball career DeLong was drafted in the ninth round of the 1950 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks. He later played with the franchise after it moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Moline, Illinois and became the Milwaukee Hawks.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGMilwaukee177.8.476.6861.8.83.8
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nate DeLong?
American basketball player (1926-2010)
When was Nate DeLong born?
Nate DeLong was born on 5 January 1926 in Chippewa Falls.
When did Nate DeLong die?
Nate DeLong died on 5 May 2010 in Duluth.
What was Nate DeLong's occupation?
Nate DeLong was a basketball player.
What nationality was Nate DeLong?
Nate DeLong was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nate DeLong. https://biography.guide/nate-delong/
MLA: "Nate DeLong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nate-delong/.
Chicago: "Nate DeLong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nate-delong/.
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