John Schommer
John J. Schommer | |
Personal information | |
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Born |
Chicago, Illinois | January 29, 1884
Died | January 11, 1960 75) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Career information | |
College | Chicago (1905–1909) |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
As coach: | |
1910–1911 | Chicago |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Basketball Hall of Fame as player | |
College Basketball Hall of Fame Inducted in 2006 |
John J. Schommer (January 29, 1884 – January 11, 1960) was an outstanding American multi-sport athlete in the 1900s. The Chicago, Illinois native was the first athlete in University of Chicago history to win 12 letters in American football, basketball, baseball and track. Schommer was a four-time All-American in basketball and led the Maroons to three straight Big Ten championships (1907–09). He was named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1908-09 season. He was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959.
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