Nationality American Name Arnie Johnson Pro career 1946–1953 | Listed weight 236 lb (107 kg) Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |
Born May 16, 1920
Gonvick, Minnesota ( 1920-05-16 ) Died June 6, 2000(2000-06-06) (aged 80)
Rochester, New York College Bemidji State (1938–1942) | ||
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Arnie Johnson (May 16, 1920 – June 6, 2000) was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Gonvick, Minnesota.
A 6'5" forward/center from Bemidji State University, Johnson played seven seasons (1946–1953) in the National Basketball League and National Basketball Association as a member of the Rochester Royals. He averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1951.
In 2003, Monroe Community College in New York established the Arnold L. Johnson Endowed Memorial Scholarship for student athletes.
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