Paul Hoffman (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1925 |
| Died | November 12, 1998 (aged 73) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jasper (Jasper, Indiana) |
| College | Purdue (1943–1947) |
| Playing career | 1947–1955 |
| Position | Guard / Forward |
| Number | 32, 11, 12, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1947–1954 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1954–1955 | New York Knicks |
| 1955 | Philadelphia Warriors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career BAA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,234 (10.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,129 (5.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 911 (2.9 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Paul James Hoffman (May 5, 1925 – November 12, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.
Hoffman, a 6'2" guard/forward, attended Jasper High School in Jasper, Indiana from 1939 to 1943; his coach was the legendary Cabby O'Neill. After high school, he attended Purdue University, where he played under head coach Ward Lambert. He became the only four time First Team-All Big Ten selection in Boilermaker history and one of the first two players to be selected in the NBA draft with teammate Bulbs Ehlers. He led Purdue in scoring all four seasons and won the MVP award for his performance in the 1947 All-American All-Star game at Madison Square Garden. Hoffman was a three-time second team Helms Foundation All-American
Hoffman was drafted by the Toronto Huskies in the 1947 BAA draft. He averaged 10.5 points per game in his rookie season and was named NBA Rookie of the Year—a designation not currently sanctioned by the NBA for the 1947–48 season.
He played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Baltimore Bullets, New York Knicks and Philadelphia Warriors. He averaged 2.9 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 10.2 points per game, and scored 3,234 career points. He helped lead the Bullets to the NBA Championship 1948. He missed two seasons due to health issues; following his playing and collegiate coaching career, he served as the Bullets' general manager for two seasons (1963–64 & 1964–65).
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