Elmer Behnke

Elmer Behnke
Personal information
Born (1929-02-03)February 3, 1929
Rockford, Illinois
Died May 25, 2018(2018-05-25) (aged 89)
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school Marengo (Marengo, Illinois)
College Bradley (1947–1951)
NBA draft 1951 / Round: 4 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Rochester Royals
Playing career 1951–1952
Position Center
Career history
1951–1952 Milwaukee Hawks
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MVC (1951)

Elmer H. Behnke (February 3, 1929 – May 25, 2018)[1] was an American basketball player. Born in Rockford, Illinois, he played collegiately for Bradley University. He was selected by the Rochester Royals in the 4th round (35th pick overall) of the 1951 NBA draft. He played for the Milwaukee Hawks (1951–52) in the NBA for 4 games.

References

  1. "Elmer Herman Behnke's Obituary on The Birmingham News". The Birmingham News. Retrieved 24 June 2018.


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