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Bumper Tormohlen
American basketball player and coach (1937-2018) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 81
Eugene R. "Bumper" Tormohlen was an American professional basketball player and coach. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for a little over five seasons, as a reserve center on the St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks.
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- Larry Staverman Also played for Kansas City Steers
- Ian Lockhart Also played for Tennessee Volunteers basketball
- Terry Crosby Also played for Tennessee Volunteers basketball
- Nick Mantis Also played for Kansas City Steers
- Win Wilfong Also played for Kansas City Steers
Paul Walther Also played for Tennessee Volunteers basketball
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He played college basketball with the University of Tennessee Volunteers, in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He led the SEC in rebounds per game as a junior and senior, and was second as a sophomore. Tormohlen was twice-named first-team All-SEC, and was an honorable mention All-America as a senior. Over sixty-five years after finishing his college career, he still holds the Tennessee Volunteers' career records for rebounds per game and total rebounds. He had 50 double-doubles during his three years on the Volunteers' varsity, and averaged 15.5 points and 16.9 rebounds per game over those three years. Before joining the NBA, he played in the National Industrial Basketball League for 2½ seasons and was twice its most valuable player.