Fort Wayne Pistons

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Fort Wayne Pistons

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Active 1941-48 in the National Basketball League (NBL), 1948-49 in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), and 1949-57 in the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBL champions in 1944 and 1945. Relocated in 1957, becoming the Detroit Pistons.

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

H. Jesse Arnelle Attorney 30-Dec-1933 Partner, Arnelle & Hastie

Dick Groat Baseball 4-Nov-1930 Shortstop, 1960 National League MVP

Alex Hannum Basketball 19-Jul-1923 18-Jan-2002 NBA Hall of Famer

Fred Schaus Basketball 30-Jun-1925 10-Feb-2010 Lakers Head Coach, 1960-67

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