About Rufus Sisson
Lived 1890 – 1977 (aged 86–87). Rufus Sisson was an American basketball player.
Rufus Sisson (September 11, 1890 – March 1977) was an All-American basketball player at Dartmouth College in 1911–12. He led the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League in scoring at 12.8 points per game in 10 games played. He was the first Dartmouth player to lead the league in scoring, and only the second All-American (George Grebenstein was named an All-American in 1906).
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Who was Rufus Sisson?
American basketball player (1890–1977)
When was Rufus Sisson born?
Rufus Sisson was born on 11 September 1890.
When did Rufus Sisson die?
Rufus Sisson died in 1977 in Potsdam.
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Rufus Sisson was a basketball player.
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Rufus Sisson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rufus Sisson. https://biography.guide/rufus-sisson/
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