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Jerry Steiner

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Jerry Steiner
Steiner at Butler
Personal information
Born(1918-01-07)January 7, 1918
Berne, Indiana
DiedFebruary 1, 2012(2012-02-01) (aged 94)
Bonita Springs, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
CollegeButler (1937–1940)
PositionPoint guard
Career history
1945–1946Indianapolis Kautskys
1946–1947Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons
Career highlights and awards

Jerome C. Steiner (January 7, 1918 – February 1, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. He played two seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL), one of the two leagues that merged to form the National Basketball Association.

Steiner, a 5'7" point guard was a basketball player for Butler University from 1937 to 1940. He made the 1940 All-American team as a senior for the Bulldogs.

After graduating from Butler, Steiner played for one season for the Indianapolis Kautskys of the NBL for the 1945–46 season. After serving in World War II until 1946, Steiner took a job teaching and coaching at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis while playing for the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. He left the game after the 1946–47 season.

Steiner died on February 1, 2012, in Bonita Springs, Florida.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Basketball pioneer dies Bonita Springs". News-Press.com. February 5, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2012.[permanent dead link]