Earl Spangler Basketball Scrapbook Collection

Earl Spangler Basketball Scrapbook Collection, 1946-1950

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Spangler, Earl
Title: Earl Spangler Basketball Scrapbook Collection
Dates: 1946-1950 (inclusive)
19461950

1949-1950 (bulk)
19491950
Quantity: 1 linear foot, (1 scrapbook box)
Collection Number: RG029.07 (collection)
Summary: This collection of news clippings, game programs and photographs record Seattle University Chieftain basketball teams from 1947 through 1950.
Repository: Seattle University, Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Special Collections
Special Collections
Lemieux Library & McGoldrick Learning Commons
Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA
98122-1090
Telephone: 2062966209
Fax: 2062966224
speccoll@seattleu.edu
Access Restrictions: The collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

This scrapbook was assembled by Earl Spangler during his basketball career at Seattle University from 1946-1950. At six feet five inches, Earl played a dominant center on a team that included Bob Hedequist, Elmer Spiedel, John Sollars, Don "Spud" Janicke and Norm Willis. Under Coach Al Brightman, Earl topped all scorers in his final 1950 varsity season with 338 points in 29 games. Over a four year period, Earl's record totaled 1169 points. Earl and "burly" Bob Hedequist played with future All-Star freshman twins, John and Ed O'Brien in the 1950 National Amateur Athletic Union Tournament in Denver. A team photograph with a trophy celebrating tournament play is included in this collection.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection of news clippings, game programs and photographs record Seattle University Chieftain basketball teams from 1947 through 1950.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Earl Spangler Basketball Scrapbook Collection, Special Collections, Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Seattle University.

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