Ralph Siewert

Ralph Paul Siewert


Born:
December 31, 1923
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Died:
November 21, 1990
Mt. Clemens, MI


Career
1939-40 Mount Clemens High School - Mich. (High School)
1940-41 Mount Clemens High School - Mich. (High School)
1941-42 Mount Clemens High School - Mich. (High School)
1945-46 Dakota Wesleyan - South Dakota (College)
1946-47 Port Huron Downs (Independent)
1946-47 St. Louis Bombers (BAA)
1946-47 Toronto Huskies (BAA)

Born to Paul and Clara Swiert.

During World War 2, the 6'11 (or 7'1) Siewert threw batting practice for the Detroit Tigers. In March of 1944, the Tigers sent him to Memphis in the Southern Association.

He was married to Doris Lindlow in 1945 (1925-1990)

Source:
Times Herald (Port Huron, MI) - January 4, 1947


Stats:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/siewera01.html
http://www.justsportsstats.com/basketballstatsindex.php?player_id=siewera01