| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1915 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | January 10, 2005 (aged 89) Salinas, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. George (Evanston, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1934–1937) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1937–1939 | Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Edward Campion Sr. (December 19, 1915 – January 10, 2005) was an American basketball player in the United States National Basketball League (NBL). Born and raised in the Chicago area, Campion was an All-American college player for DePaul University in the 1936–37 season. He was also an alternate for the 1936 U.S. Olympic team. Following his college career, Campion played two seasons in the NBL for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans (who became the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans during his time there), averaging 3.6 points per game. Campion died on January 10, 2005, in Salinas, California.
References
- ^ "Olympic squad of 13 selected". The Bend Bulletin. April 6, 1936. p. 2. Retrieved September 9, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Edward Campion obituary". struveandlaporte.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
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