Bruce Boehler
basketball player · baseball player · military personnel
- July 8, 1917 · Tiffin
- November 6, 2000 · Elyria
- 69 years
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|Bruce D. Boehler (July 8, 1917 – July 2, 1987) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers in the National Basketball League for five games during the 1945–46 season and averaged 1.6 points per game.
He participated in basketball, baseball, and track at the University of Kentucky. Boehler served in World War II and became a schoolteacher.
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1.On what date was Bruce D. Boehler born?
- A.June 8, 1917
- B.July 2, 1987
- C.July 8, 1945
- D.July 8, 1917correct
Bruce D. Boehler was born on July 8, 1917.
Source: biography text introduction
2.In what year did Bruce D. Boehler pass away?
- A.1987correct
- B.1945
- C.1946
- D.1997
Bruce D. Boehler died on July 2, 1987.
Source: biography text introduction
3.For which professional basketball team did Bruce D. Boehler play?
- A.Cleveland Allmen Transferscorrect
- B.Kentucky Wildcats
- C.National Basketball League
- D.Cleveland Cavaliers
Bruce D. Boehler played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers in the National Basketball League.
Source: professional career section
4.Which university did Bruce D. Boehler attend?
- A.University of Louisville
- B.University of Ohio
- C.Cleveland State University
- D.University of Kentuckycorrect
Bruce D. Boehler participated in sports at the University of Kentucky.
Source: education section
5.In which sports did Bruce D. Boehler participate while at the University of Kentucky?
- A.Track, swimming, and basketball
- B.Baseball, football, and basketball
- C.Basketball, football, and track
- D.Basketball, baseball, and trackcorrect
Bruce D. Boehler participated in basketball, baseball, and track at the University of Kentucky.
Source: education section
6.How many games did Bruce D. Boehler play for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers?
- A.Fifteen games
- B.Five gamescorrect
- C.Ten games
- D.Two games
Bruce D. Boehler played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers for five games.
Source: professional career section
7.What was Bruce D. Boehler's points per game average with the Cleveland Allmen Transfers?
- A.1.6 pointscorrect
- B.2.6 points
- C.1.5 points
- D.5.0 points
Bruce D. Boehler averaged 1.6 points per game while playing for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers.
Source: professional career section
8.During which basketball season did Bruce D. Boehler play for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers?
- A.1945–46correct
- B.1943–44
- C.1946–47
- D.1944–45
Bruce D. Boehler played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers during the 1945–46 season.
Source: professional career section
9.In which military conflict did Bruce D. Boehler serve?
- A.Korean War
- B.World War IIcorrect
- C.World War I
- D.Vietnam War
Bruce D. Boehler served in World War II.
Source: military service section
10.What profession did Bruce D. Boehler hold after his time as a professional athlete?
- A.University administrator
- B.Schoolteachercorrect
- C.Professional baseball player
- D.Basketball coach
After his athletic career and military service, Bruce D. Boehler became a schoolteacher.
Source: post-career section
11.What is the full name of the organization for which Bruce D. Boehler played?
- A.National Basketball Leaguecorrect
- B.Cleveland Athletic League
- C.American Basketball League
- D.National Basketball Association
The biography states Bruce D. Boehler played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers in the National Basketball League.
Source: professional career section
12.On what specific date did Bruce D. Boehler pass away?
- A.July 2, 1917
- B.July 8, 1987
- C.June 2, 1987
- D.July 2, 1987correct
Bruce D. Boehler died on July 2, 1987.
Source: biography text introduction
13.How many total points per game did Bruce D. Boehler average in the NBL?
- A.5.0
- B.1.7
- C.1.5
- D.1.6correct
Bruce D. Boehler averaged 1.6 points per game during his time in the National Basketball League.
Source: professional career section
14.Which of the following describes Bruce D. Boehler's athletic background?
- A.He was a track star at the University of Kentucky before serving in the war.
- B.He played basketball for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers for ten games.
- C.He played professional baseball and basketball in Cleveland.
- D.He participated in basketball, baseball, and track at the University of Kentucky.correct
The text confirms Bruce D. Boehler participated in basketball, baseball, and track at the University of Kentucky.
Source: education section
15.What was the nationality of professional basketball player Bruce D. Boehler?
- A.Canadian
- B.British
- C.Americancorrect
- D.German
Bruce D. Boehler is described as an American professional basketball player.
Source: biography text introduction
16.Which season did Bruce D. Boehler play for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers?
- A.1945–47
- B.1946–47
- C.1945–46correct
- D.1944–45
Bruce D. Boehler played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers specifically during the 1945–46 season.
Source: professional career section
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