Jim Springer

James Elmer Springer (June 17, 1926 - February 19, 2018^[1]) was an American professional basketball player.^[2] He played in the National Basketball League, Basketball Association of America, and American Basketball League during the early years of modern professional basketball in the United States.^[2][3][4] Following a standout high school career,^[5][6] Springer began his collegiate career at Indiana State Teacher's College, where he played one season^[7] for Glenn Curtis before completing his collegiate career at Canterbury College in Danville, Indiana.^[8]

Jim Springer

Personal information
Born	(1926-06-17)June 17, 1926 Roachdale, Indiana
Died	February 19, 2018(2018-02-19) (aged 91) Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school	New Winchester (New Winchester, Indiana)
College	Indiana State (1944–1945) Canterbury (1945–1947)
Playing career	1947–1952
Position	Center
Career history
1947	Anderson Duffey Packers
1947–1948	Indianapolis Kautskys
1948	Indianapolis Jets
1948–1949	Bridgeport Newfield Steelers
1951–1952	Bridgeport Roesslers
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

At Canterbury, he was a member of the basketball team for three seasons, the football and track teams for two seasons. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the Letterman's Club.^[9] During his senior season, he averaged 20.8 points per game, second best in the Indiana Collegiate Conference behind John Wilson.^[10]

BAA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played
FG%	Field-goal percentage
FT%	Free-throw percentage
APG	Assists per game
PPG	Points per game

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1948–49	Indianapolis	2	.000	1.000	.0	.5
Career		2	.000	1.000	.0	.5