| Jim Springer | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 9 |
| Weight Lb: | 235 |
| Birth Date: | 17 June 1926 |
| Birth Place: | Roachdale, Indiana |
| Death Place: | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | New Winchester (New Winchester, Indiana) |
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| Career Start: | 1947 |
| Career End: | 1952 |
| Career Position: | Center |
| Years1: | 1947 |
| Team1: | Anderson Duffey Packers |
| Years2: | 1947–1948 |
| Team2: | Indianapolis Kautskys |
| Team3: | Indianapolis Jets |
| Years4: | 1948–1949 |
| Team4: | Bridgeport Newfield Steelers |
| Years5: | 1951–1952 |
| Team5: | Bridgeport Roesslers |
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]
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]
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | ||||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | ||||
| APG | Assists per game | ||||
| PPG | Points per game | ||||
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948–49 | Indianapolis | 2 | .000 | 1.000 | .0 | .5 |
| Career | 2 | .000 | 1.000 | .0 | .5 | |