Arnie Risen
Basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born
Died
2012
14 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. Risen had a successful professional career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) starting in 1948. Played for the Rochester Royals and the Boston Celtics. Achieved NBA All-Star status in 1951. After retiring from playing, participated in coaching and other basketball-related roles.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1951
Won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1957
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