1948-49 Kimberly Papermakers (WSBL)

 1948-49 KIMBERLY PAPERMAKERS

WISCONSIN STATE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

1st Half: 3-8, .273, 6th place
2nd Half: 2-7, .222, 6th place

Despite having a high-scoring talent like Alan Dietzler, who averaged around 15 Point per game, Kimberly struggled through the season. The second half was no better than the first, but managed to stay out of last place both halves.

Head Coach:

• Elmer Vander Velden (March 3, 1916 - November 7, 1995) Also played. See below

PLAYERS:

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  Pete Valentyne

  Alan Dietzler (b. October 6, 1928)
• Bill Goffard (June 13, 1929 - May 20, 2013)
• Norb Gossens (August 13, 1913 - May 8, 2006)
• Arnie Leaman (February 17, 1919 - October 25, 1998
• Carl Schnese (March 3, 1928 - March 22, 2019)
• Don Schellfout (b. June 6, 1930 )
• Pete Valentyne (March 30, 1930 - August 19, 2019)
• Frank Van Boeckel (May 1, 1929 - April 28, 1995)
• Frank Van Cuyk (July 15, 1924 - May 18, 1987)
• John Van Cuyk (July 7, 1921 - July 10, 2010)
• Elmer Vanden Boogaard (July 20, 1920 - October 2, 2009)
• Carl Vanden Boom (June 29, 1929 - February 8, 2005)
• Jim Vanden Boom (October 7, 1925 - May 30, 1986)
• Elmer Vander Velden (March 3, 1916 - November 7, 1995)
• Francis Vander Velden (January 27, 1922 - February 6, 2008)
• Driek Van Dyke (November 13, 1920 - March 29, 2011)
• Nig Van Dyke (June 6, 1922 - September 3, 1990)
• Red Williams (December 26, 1922 - November 8, 1994)