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Robert Kessler

1914 – 2001

Former American professional basketball player for the Indianapolis Kautskys

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About Robert Kessler

Lived 1914 – 2001 (aged 86). Robert Kessler was an American basketball player.

Robert Louis Kessler (November 25, 1914 – September 5, 2001) was a standout basketball player at Purdue University in the NCAA and then with the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League (NBL).

Kessler was from Anderson, Indiana and attended Anderson High School, where he graduated in 1932. He then enrolled at Purdue and played on the men's varsity basketball team for his final three years under future Hall of Fame coach Ward Lambert. Kessler was a two-time All-American (1935–36), and as a senior he became Purdue's first ever consensus All-American.

After college, Kessler played professionally for three seasons in the NBL for the Indianapolis Kautskys. He was named the league's Rookie of the Year in 1937–38, although Kessler's teams never once qualified for the postseason. In his later life, Kessler worked at General Motors and eventually became its Executive Vice President.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Purdue University
Awards
All-National Basketball League (United States) Team; Big Ten Conference; NBL (United States) Rookie of the Year Award; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
Also known as
Robert Louis Kessler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Kessler?

former American professional basketball player for the Indianapolis Kautskys (1914–2001)

When was Robert Kessler born?

Robert Kessler was born on 25 November 1914 in Anderson.

When did Robert Kessler die?

Robert Kessler died on 5 September 2001 in Oakland.

What was Robert Kessler's occupation?

Robert Kessler was a basketball player.

What nationality was Robert Kessler?

Robert Kessler was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Kessler

· Wikidata: Q7346337

· DBpedia: Robert Kessler

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