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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox basketball biography Carl Edgel Shaeffer (October 25, 1924 – October 25, 1974) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Indianapolis Olympians in the National Basketball Association between 1949–50 and 1950–51 after a collegiate career at the University of Alabama.[1] Shaeffer was Alabama's first-ever professional basketball player.[2] He became a businessman in Indianapolis, Indiana after his short-lived NBA career.[2]

Personal life

Shaeffer served in the United States Army during World War II and was taken prisoner of war by German forces in Belgium on January 18, 1945.[3] Initially reported missing in action, he was later found to be a prisoner and was released at the end of the war.[3] Following his basketball career, Shaeffer operated a tavern in Brookston, Indiana.[3] He committed suicide by shooting himself on his 50th birthday in 1974.[3]

Career statistics

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NBA

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Regular season

Year Team GP FG% FT% RPG APG PPG
1949–50 Indianapolis 43 .369 .561 .9 3.5
1950–51 Indianapolis 10 .273 1.000 1.0 .6 1.5
Career 53 .357 .583 1.0 .9 3.1

Playoffs

Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG
1949–50 Indianapolis 6 .333 .000 1.2 3.5

References

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