Jim Springer
Personal information
Born(1926-06-17)June 17, 1926
Roachdale, Indiana
DiedFebruary 19, 2018(2018-02-19) (aged 91)
Indianapolis, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Winchester
(New Winchester, Indiana)
College
Playing career1947–1952
PositionCenter
Career history
1947Anderson Duffey Packers
1947–1948Indianapolis Kautskys
1948Indianapolis Jets
1948–1949Bridgeport Newfield Steelers
1951–1952Bridgeport Roesslers
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

James Elmer Springer (June 17, 1926 - February 19, 2018[1]) was an American professional basketball player.[2] He played in the National Basketball League, Basketball Association of America, and American Basketball League during the early years of modern professional basketball in the United States.[2][3][4] Following a standout high school career,[5][6] Springer began his collegiate career at Indiana State Teacher's College, where he played one season[7] for Glenn Curtis before completing his collegiate career at Canterbury College in Danville, Indiana.[8]

At Canterbury, he was a member of the basketball team for three seasons, the football and track teams for two seasons. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the Letterman's Club.[9] During his senior season, he averaged 20.8 points per game, second best in the Indiana Collegiate Conference behind John Wilson.[10]

BAA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played
 FG%  Field-goal percentage
 FT%  Free-throw percentage
 APG  Assists per game
 PPG  Points per game

Regular season

Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG
1948–49 Indianapolis 2.0001.000.0.5
Career 2.0001.000.0.5

References

  1. ↑ "Obituary". Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Jim Springer NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Jim Springer NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ "American Basketball League Statistics 1938–39 to 1952–53". APBR.org. Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  5. ↑ Barry Howe (8 March 1953). "Madison puts 2 on D&C All-Stars; East, West, Franklin boys selected". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 49. Retrieved 26 August 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ↑ Hans Tanner (6 March 1955). "Jim Springer, Butler top D&C All-Star selections". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 47. Retrieved 26 August 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  7. ↑ "Sign-In".
  8. ↑ "Canterbury College". Lost Colleges. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Sign-In".
  10. ↑ "Jim Springer, of Canterbury, will play for Packers". Anderson Daily Bulletin. 24 May 1947. p. 6. Retrieved 7 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon


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