Willard Schmidt (basketball)

Willard Theodore Schmidt (February 14, 1910 – April 13, 1965) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Willard Schmidt
Personal information
Born(1910-02-14)February 14, 1910
Swanton, Nebraska
DiedApril 13, 1965(1965-04-13) (aged 55)
Coffeyville, Kansas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolSwanton (Swanton, Nebraska)
CollegeCreighton (1931–1934)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin Team competition

He was part of the American basketball team, which won the gold medal. He played one match.

He played college basketball at Creighton University.


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