Lew Beck
American basketball player (1922-1970) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 48
Lewis William Beck Jr. was an All-American college basketball player who was captain of the United States Olympic basketball team that won the Gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Before he began playing for Oregon State University, he suffered a leg injury in World War II.
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Eric Moreland Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Terry Baker Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Angus Brandt Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Ethan Thompson Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball- Corey Benjamin Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
- Greg Wiltjer Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
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Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
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Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1970 · aged 48