Bob Hassmiller
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Robert "Bob" Hassmiller (December 17, 1916 – September 1980) was a college basketball All-America
n at Fordham University
(1936–39) and professional basketball player in the National Basketball League
(1939–42). As a senior
in 1938–39, Hassmiller was the team captain and guided the Rams to a 10–8 overall record.
All-America
An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply...
n at Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
(1936–39) and professional basketball player in the National Basketball League
National Basketball League (United States)
Founded in 1937, the National Basketball League, often abbreviated to NBL, was a professional men's basketball league in the United States. The league would later merge with the Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association in 1949.- League history :The...
(1939–42). As a senior
Senior (education)
Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:...
in 1938–39, Hassmiller was the team captain and guided the Rams to a 10–8 overall record.