Cal Christensen

Calvin Lawrence Christensen (July 8, 1927 – August 31, 2011) was an American basketball player.

Cal Christensen
Personal information
Born(1927-06-06)June 6, 1927
Toledo, Ohio
DiedAugust 31, 2011(2011-08-31) (aged 84)
Waterville, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolMacomber (Toledo, Ohio)
CollegeToledo (1947–1950)
NBA draft1950 / Round: 5 / Pick: 52nd overall
Selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks
Playing career1950–1955
PositionPower forward / Center
Number14, 20, 18
Career history
19501952Tri-Cities Blackhawks / Milwaukee Hawks
19521955Rochester Royals
Career NBA statistics
Points1,507 (5.2 ppg)
Rebounds1,587 (5.5 rpg)
Assists460 (1.6 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

He played collegiately for the University of Toledo.

He was selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in the 5th round of the 1950 NBA draft.

He played for the Blackhawks (1950–51), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–52) and Rochester Royals (1952–55) in the NBA for 291 games. He died in 2011 in Waterville, Ohio where he lived with his wife of 51 years, Sharon.[1]

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