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Ben Goldfaden
Personal information
Born(1913-09-06)September 6, 1913
DiedMarch 25, 2013(2013-03-25) (aged 99)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
CollegeGeorge Washington (1934–1937)
Playing career1938–1947
PositionForward
Career history
1938–1942Washington Brewers
1942–1943Philadelphia Sphas
1943–1945Wilmington Bombers
1945–1946Trenton Tigers
1946Washington Capitols
1946–1948Trenton Tigers
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Benjamin Paul Goldfaden (September 6, 1913 – March 25, 2013[1]) was an American professional basketball player. He played two games in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Washington Capitols during the 1946–47 season. His salary for the season was US$2,000 ($31,249 adjusted for inflation). He spent most of his professional career playing in the American Basketball League.[2] Goldfaden became a physical education teacher after quitting playing basketball in 1948.[1] He attended George Washington University.

BAA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played
 FG%  Field-goal percentage
 FT%  Free-throw percentage
 APG  Assists per game
 PPG  Points per game

Regular season

Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG
1946–47 Washington 2 .000 .500 .0 1.0
Career 2 .000 .500 .0 1.0

References

  1. ^ a b "Ben Goldfaden: He played 2 games in NBA's initial season". Orlando Sentinel. orlandosentinel.com. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ^ Tranum, Sam (August 30, 2003). "Basketball's Bygone League". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved July 5, 2017.