Mel Riebe
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Melvin Russell Riebe (July 12, 1916–July 25, 1977) was an American professional basketball player.
A 5'11" guard-forward from the College of Wooster, Riebe played professionally in both the National Basketball League (1943-1946) and the Basketball Association of America (1946-1949). He led the NBL in scoring twice, averaging 17.9 points per game during the 1943-44 season and 20.2 points per game the following year as a member of the Cleveland Chase Brassmen and the Cleveland Allmen Transfers.
Riebe's brother Hank Riebe was a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1942-1949.
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