Personal information | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York | March 29, 1921
Died | December 29, 1996 Margate, Florida | (aged 75)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
James Madison (Brooklyn, New York) |
College | LIU Brooklyn (1941–1944) |
Playing career | 1944–1950 |
Position | Guard / forward |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1943–1944 | Long Island Wonder Team |
1944–1945 | Philadelphia Sphas |
1946–1947 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
1947 | Troy Celtics |
1947–1948 | Birmingham Skyhawks |
1947–1949 | Montgomery Rebels |
1948–1949 | Hammond Calumet Buccaneers |
1949–1950 | Hartford Hurricanes |
As coach: | |
1947–1949 | Montgomery Rebels |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Leonard Rader (March 29, 1921 – December 29, 1996) was an American professional basketball player. [1] [2] He played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Hammond Calumet Buccaneers in the National Basketball League and averaged 3.6 points per game. [1] [3]
His twin brother is Howie Rader, who also played professional basketball. [2]