Carl Braun
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| Position | Shooting guard |
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| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Born | September 25, 1927 Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Colgate |
| Pro career | 1947–1962 |
| Former teams | New York Knicks (1947-1950), (1953-1961) Boston Celtics (1961-1962) |
Carl August Braun (born September 25, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played collegiately for the Colgate University Raiders from 1945-1947.
One of the premier guards of the 1950s, Braun spent 13 seasons in the NBA, all but the last with the New York Knicks. He ended his career in 1962, after one season with the Boston Celtics. Braun played in five NBA All-Star Games and scored 10,625 points in his professional career. Braun was a player-coach for the Knicks in 1960 and 1961 as well, compiling a 40-87 record.
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| Preceded by Andrew Levane |
New York Knickerbockers Head Coach 1960–1961 |
Succeeded by Eddie Donovan |
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