| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1914 Louisville, Kentucky |
| Died | January 18, 2003 (aged 88) Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Xavier (Louisville, Kentucky) |
| College | Xavier (1934–1937) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1937–1938 | Cincinnati Comellos |
Joseph R. Kruse (September 9, 1914 – January 18, 2003) was an American professional basketball and football player.[1][2] He played for the Cincinnati Comellos in the National Basketball League during the 1937–38 season and averaged 3.3 points per game.[1][3]
Kruse also played in the American Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1937 through 1941.[4] He was named to the All-AFL Team in the 1941 season.[4]