Arnie Johnson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 16, 1920 Gonvick, Minnesota |
| Died |
June 6, 2000 (aged 80) Rochester, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Bemidji State (1938–1942) |
| Playing career | 1946–1953 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 17, 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1953 | Rochester Royals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,888 |
| Rebounds | 1,272 |
| Assists | 731 |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Arnie Johnson (May 16, 1920 – June 6, 2000) was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Gonvick, Minnesota.
A 6'5" forward/center from Bemidji State University, Johnson played seven seasons (1946–1953) in the National Basketball League[1] and National Basketball Association as a member of the Rochester Royals. He averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1951.
In 2003, Monroe Community College in New York established the Arnold L. Johnson Endowed Memorial Scholarship for student athletes.[2]
References
- ↑ Official NBA Encyclopedia. Doubleday, 2000. pg. 566.
- ↑ Monroe CC financial aid
External links
- Arnie Johnson at Basketball-Reference.com
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