Slim Shoun
Milas Baxter "Slim" Shoun (October 4, 1904 – October 10, 1983)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] He played for the Akron Firestone Non-Skids in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.0 points per game.[2] After his basketball career he remained at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 42 years.[3] He was the brother of Major League Baseball player Clyde Shoun.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1904 California |
| Died | October 10, 1983 (aged 79) Akron, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Johnson County (Johnson County, Tennessee) |
| College | Carson–Newman (1923–1927) |
| Playing career | 1927–1940 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1927–1928 | Chicago Bruins / Fort Wayne Hoosiers |
| 1928–1929 | Akron Firestone Non-Skids |
| 1929–1930 | Columbus Robert Lees |
| 1930–1940 | Akron Firestone Non-Skids |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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References
- "Milas Shoun". Peach Basket Society. October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- "Milas Shoun NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- "Slim Shoun". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
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