George Chestnut

George Wallace Chestnut (September 27, 1911 – September 18, 1983)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League for two seasons and averaged 5.5 points per game.[2]

George Chestnut
Personal information
Born(1911-09-27)September 27, 1911
Daviess County, Indiana
DiedSeptember 18, 1983(1983-09-18) (aged 71)
Warren, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
CollegeIndiana State (1930–1933)
Playing career1934–1941
PositionForward / Center
Career history
1934–1935Indianapolis Kautskys
1935–1936Detroit Hed-Aids
1935–1940Indianapolis Kautskys
1939–1940Original Celtics
1940–1941Indianapolis Kautskys

In college, Chestnut lettered in football, basketball, and baseball for Indiana State University.[1] He served in the United States Army during World War II.[1]

References

  1. "George Chestnut". Peach Basket Society. August 17, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  2. "George Chestnut NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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