Babe Ziegenhorn

Maurice J. "Babe" Ziegenhorn (November 21, 1918 – August 23, 1970)[1] was an American professional basketball player.

Ziegenhorn attended the now-defunct St. Phillip High School in Chicago, Illinois, before starring at the University of Notre Dame during the late 1930s and early 1940s. After graduating, he served on the College All-Stars team which served as opponents for the Harlem Globetrotters.[2] From 1941 to 1946, he played professionally for the Sheboygan Redskins of the National Basketball League, a direct predecessor to the NBA. He averaged 2.0 points per game in his professional career.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://hometown.aol.com/bradleyrd/deceased.html
  2. ↑ "Globe Trotters, All-Star Five to Play Today". Chicago Daily Tribune. 13 April 1941. B5.
  3. ↑ http://www.bballsports.com/ Sports Statistics Database


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