Charles H. "Chuck" Chuckovitz (July 10, 1912 – August 12, 1991) was an American professional basketball

Basketball

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 player of the 1930s and 1940s.

A 6'1" All-American guard-forward from the University of Toledo

University of Toledo

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, Chuckovitz played two seasons in the National Basketball League

National Basketball League (United States)

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 as a member of the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans and the Toledo Jim White Chevrolets. He received league MVP honors with Toledo during the 1941-42 season after leading the NBL with an 18.5 points per game

Points per game

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average.