Ernie Vandeweghe

Basketball player and physician

Ernie Vandeweghe - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 12th, 1928
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Played as a guard in professional basketball during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks. After concluding a sports career, pursued a medical degree and became an established physician. Contributed to both fields through athletic performance and medical practice.

Played for the New York Knicks in the NBA

Earned a medical degree and practiced medicine

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