Chuck Share
American basketball player
Born
March 14th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
2012
13 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1940s. Played for the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Celtics. Contributed to the early development of the league in its formative years. Retired from professional basketball in the early 1950s.
Played for the Cleveland Indians
Played for the Boston Celtics
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