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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1913 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Died | March 21, 1988 (aged 74) Lafayette, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cathedral (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Catholic (1934–1936) |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1933–1934 | Indianapolis Pros |
| 1934–1936 | Hilgemeier Packers |
| 1934–1936 | Indianapolis U.S. Tire |
| 1936–1939 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
| 1939–1944 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1944–1946 | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons |
| 1946–1948 | Anderson Duffey Packers |
| 1948–1950 | Waterloo Hawks |
| 1950–1951 | Waterloo Rockets |
| As coach: | |
| 1948–1950 | Waterloo Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Charles William Shipp (December 3, 1913 – March 21, 1988) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
A 6'1" guard-forward, Shipp attended Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, where he led the Irish to the National Catholic Championship in 1933.[1] Shipp played thirteen seasons (1937–1950) in the NBL and NBA as a member of the Akron Wingfoots, Oshkosh All-Stars, Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, Anderson Packers, and Waterloo Hawks. During the 1949-50 NBA season he served as a player-coach for the Waterloo Hawks, posting an 8-27 record.[2][3] He made 5 All-NBL 1st teams (1937–38, 1939–43) and 2 All-NBL 2nd teams (1938–39, and 1943–44).