![]() Alexander, circa 1935 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Rushville, Indiana | September 2, 1907
Died | February 2, 1987 Leesburg, Florida | (aged 79)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Franklin |
Position | Forward / center |
Career history | |
1928–1929 | Miami Paul's Tires |
1929–1930 | Tulsa Oilers |
1930–1931 | Wichita Henrys |
1931–1936 | Akron Firestone |
1938–1939 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Merle A. Alexander (September 2, 1907 – February 2, 1987) was an American professional basketball player. [1] He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League during the 1938–39 season. [1] [2] [3] Prior to that, Alexander had played on various teams in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which at the time was considered the premier amateur league for basketball. [2] He was named an AAU All-American in the 1930–31 season while playing for the Wichita Henrys.
![]() Alexander, circa 1935 | |
Personal information | |
---|---|
Born | Rushville, Indiana | September 2, 1907
Died | February 2, 1987 Leesburg, Florida | (aged 79)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Franklin |
Position | Forward / center |
Career history | |
1928–1929 | Miami Paul's Tires |
1929–1930 | Tulsa Oilers |
1930–1931 | Wichita Henrys |
1931–1936 | Akron Firestone |
1938–1939 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Merle A. Alexander (September 2, 1907 – February 2, 1987) was an American professional basketball player. [1] He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League during the 1938–39 season. [1] [2] [3] Prior to that, Alexander had played on various teams in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which at the time was considered the premier amateur league for basketball. [2] He was named an AAU All-American in the 1930–31 season while playing for the Wichita Henrys.