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 Leroy Edwards was one of the first true "stars" of professional basketball in the United States | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1914 Crawfordsville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 1971 (aged 57) Lawrence, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Arsenal Technical (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Kentucky (1934–1935) |
| Playing career | 1935–1949 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 23, 25, 29 |
| Career history | |
| 1935–1936 | Indianapolis U.S. Tire |
| 1937–1949 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Leroy Harry Edwards (April 11, 1914 – August 25, 1971), nicknamed "Cowboy" and "Lefty",[1] was one of the greatest basketball players of his era. He was an NCAA All-American at the University of Kentucky and also one of the most lauded professional players in the United States' National Basketball League's history.[1]
- ^ a b Scott, J. P. (2010). "Leroy Edwards: Basketball Legend". BigBlueHistory.net. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2010.