 Schaefer in 1948 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 20, 1918 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 1980 (aged 61) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1938–1941) |
| Playing career | 1941–1950 |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Number | 32, 7, 24, 10 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1941–1943 1945–1946 | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons |
| 1946–1947 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
| 1947–1950 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| As coach: | |
| 1951–1953 | Indianapolis Olympians |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Herman Henry Schaefer (December 20, 1918 – March 21, 1980) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
A 6'0" guard/forward from Indiana University, Schaefer played in the National Basketball League and National Basketball Association from 1941 to 1950 as a member of the Fort Wayne Pistons, Indianapolis Kautskys, and Minneapolis Lakers.[1] Schaefer later served as coach of the Indianapolis Olympians.