Huck Hartman

Pierre Marion "Huck" Hartman (October 23, 1920 – March 25, 1946) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] Hartman played in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Pittsburgh Raiders in 1944–45 and the Youngstown Bears in 1945–46. He died on March 25, 1946, aged 25, from pneumonia,[3] just two weeks after the completion of the season.[1] Hartman was the first active player to die in the NBL.[4]

Huck Hartman
Personal information
Born(1920-10-23)October 23, 1920
Salina, Pennsylvania
DiedMarch 25, 1946(1946-03-25) (aged 25)
Sharon, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Kensington
(New Kensington, Pennsylvania)
College
Playing career1944–1946
PositionCenter
Career history
1944–1945Pittsburgh Raiders
1945–1946Youngstown Bears
Career highlights and awards

References

  1. "Huck Hartman". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  2. Nelson, Murry R. (2009). The National Basketball League: A History, 1935-1949. McFarland. p. 155. ISBN 9780786453610.
  3. "Huck Hartman Dies of Pneumonia". Pittsburgh Press. March 25, 1946. p. 18. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  4. "Pierre "Huck" Hartman". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved March 29, 2016.


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