Crawford Eugene Cramer (July 13, 1915 – October 17, 1983),[1][2] whose nickname is sometimes attributed to be Bill,[3][4][5] was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League for one game during the 1939–40 season.[3][2] Most of his basketball career was spent in semi-professional independent leagues during the 1930s.[2] He won a national industrial league championship with Stewart-Warner in 1939–40.[6]

Gene Cramer
Personal information
Born(1915-07-13)July 13, 1915
Indiana
DiedOctober 17, 1983(1983-10-17) (aged 68)
Brazil, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolMartinsville (Martinsville, Indiana)
PositionCenter
Career history
1933–1934Fort Wayne Oilers
1934–1935Indianapolis
1935–1936Columbus Noblitt Sharks
1936–1937Indianapolis Inland
1937–1938Indianapolis
1938–1941Stewart-Warner
1940Indianapolis Kautskys
1940Indianapolis Secos

In his post-basketball career, Cramer worked for United Oil Company.[1] He died in Brazil, Indiana at age 68.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Crawford Eugene Cramer dies at Brazil today". Reporter-Times. October 17, 1983. p. 12. Retrieved August 22, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Gene Cramer". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Bill Cramer NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  4. ^ "Gene Cramer". Peach Basket Society. October 30, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "Bill Cramer Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  6. ^ "In National Event at Butler Tonight". Reporter-Times. February 19, 1940. p. 14. Retrieved August 22, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.