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Edward Spotovich
Personal information
Born(1916-05-06)May 6, 1916
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 7, 2002(2002-09-07) (aged 86)
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
CollegePittsburgh (1935–1938)
PositionForward / Center
Career history
1938Pittsburgh Pirates

Edward S. Spotovich (May 6, 1916 – September 7, 2002) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played college basketball and football for the University of Pittsburgh.[1] In football, the 1937 team went undefeated and were named national champions in the AP Poll. Spotovich then played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1938–39 season and averaged 4.3 points per game in three games played.[2]

Spotovich then played semi-professional basketball in Connecticut and Massachusetts.[1] He served in World War II, then worked as a schoolteacher for 42 years at Connellsville High School.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Edward Spotovich". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Edward Spotovich NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 11, 2016.


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