 Armstrong, circa 1936 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 12, 1913 Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Died | August 20, 1997 (aged 83) Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
| College | Butler (1933–1936) |
| Playing career | 1937–1942 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1937–1938 | Fort Wayne General Electrics |
| 1938–1939 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1939–1940, 1941–1942 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
| As coach: | |
| 1939–1942 | Butler (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Scott Thomas Armstrong Jr. (October 12, 1913 – August 20, 1997) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Fort Wayne General Electrics, Oshkosh All-Stars, and Indianapolis Kautskys.[2] Armstrong was an NBL all-star during his lone season on Oshkosh (1938–39).[1] While living in Indianapolis, Indiana and playing for the Kautskys, he also served as an assistant coach for Butler University's men's basketball team, his alma mater where he had previously played.[1] Armstrong's post-basketball life included serving in the United States Navy and becoming a principal of a junior high school.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Scott Armstrong". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- 1 2 "Scott Armstrong NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
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