Ed Dancker

Edward C. "Ed" Dancker (March 14, 1914 – October 3, 1991)[1] was an American professional basketball player.

A 6'7" center who grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,[2] Dancker began his professional career in 1938 with the Sheboygan Red Skins of the National Basketball League (NBL). He averaged 7.8 points per game and served as the team captain.[2][3] In his last NBL season, 1948–1949, Dancker played for the Oshkosh All-Stars. Dancker was a five-time NBL all-star and ranked fourth among all-time NBL scoring leaders.

Awards

  • All-NBL First Team (1943, 1944, 1946)
  • All-NBL Second Team (1942, 1945)

References

  1. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," Edward C Dancker, 1991". Family Search. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  2. 1 2 McGlynn, Stoney (2 December 1945). "The Sports Parade". The Milwaukee Sentinel. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  3. ↑ Dimitry, Steve. "National Basketball League (1937-1949)". Archived from the original on August 18, 2005. Retrieved 27 June 2012.


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