Bulbs Ehlers
American basketball player, All-American
Born
1923
102 years ago
Died
June 17th, 2013
11 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A collegiate basketball player achieved distinction as an All-American at the University of Kansas. Played for the Kansas Jayhawks from 1940 to 1943, contributing to the team's strong performance during that period. After college, played professionally for the Chicago Stags and other teams in the Basketball Association of America. Ehlers' career spanned several years, showcasing skills in scoring and leadership on the court. His contributions to both collegiate and professional basketball left a lasting legacy in the sport.
Achieved All-American honors at Kansas
Played professionally for Chicago Stags
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