About Tarzan Woltzen
Lived 1905 – 1995 (aged 90). Tarzan Woltzen was an American basketball player.
Gaylord Theodor "Tarzan" Woltzen (June 29, 1905 – July 21, 1995) was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Bradley University in the mid-1920s before playing in the National Basketball League. In the NBL, Woltzen played for the Kankakee Gallagher Trojans during the 1937–38 season but did not score a single point in eight career games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tarzan Woltzen?
American basketball player (1905-1995)
When was Tarzan Woltzen born?
Tarzan Woltzen was born on 29 June 1905 in Roanoke.
When did Tarzan Woltzen die?
Tarzan Woltzen died on 21 July 1995 in East Peoria.
What was Tarzan Woltzen's occupation?
Tarzan Woltzen was a basketball player.
What nationality was Tarzan Woltzen?
Tarzan Woltzen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tarzan Woltzen. https://biography.guide/tarzan-woltzen/
MLA: "Tarzan Woltzen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tarzan-woltzen/.
Chicago: "Tarzan Woltzen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tarzan-woltzen/.
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