Ed Koffenberger
American football player
- July 4, 1926
- September 21, 2014
- 88 years
- leukemia
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Ed Koffenberger, 88, American basketball and lacrosse player (Duke University), leukemia.
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|Edward Leroy Koffenberger (July 4, 1926 – September 21, 2014) was an American stand-out basketball and lacrosse player for the Duke University in 1945–46 and 1946–47. He is considered Duke's first "two-sport star" even though most of his accolades came from playing basketball. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Koffenberger was the only First Team All-American basketball player from his home state when the Helms Foundation awarded him the distinction. As a 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) center, Koffenberger led the Blue Devils in scoring during both seasons he played for them, and during his senior season of 1946–47, he led the Southern Conference in both scoring and rebounding. He was a two-time All-American and two-time All-Conference selection in basketball, and in lacrosse he was a one-time All-American for his intimidating defensive presence. In 54 career basketball games he scored 733 points, including a then-Duke record 416 in 1946–47.
Koffenberger was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in a late round of the 1947 BAA draft, although he only briefly played professionally but never in the Basketball Association of America. After basketball he became an engineer, spending the majority of his career at DuPont.
In 1977 he was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.
Koffenberger died of leukemia on September 21, 2014, at the age of 88.
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1.What professional basketball team selected Edward Leroy Koffenberger in the 1947 BAA draft?
- A.Boston Celtics
- B.New York Knicks
- C.Duke Blue Devils
- D.Philadelphia Warriorscorrect
Edward Leroy Koffenberger was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in a late round of the 1947 BAA draft.
Source: professional career section
2.How many total points did Edward Leroy Koffenberger score in his 54 career basketball games at Duke?
- A.416
- B.500
- C.650
- D.733correct
Edward Leroy Koffenberger scored 733 points in 54 career basketball games.
Source: athletic statistics section
3.What height was Edward Leroy Koffenberger listed at as a center?
- A.6 ft 4 in
- B.5 ft 10 in
- C.6 ft 0 in
- D.6 ft 2 incorrect
Edward Leroy Koffenberger was a 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) center.
Source: athletic statistics section
4.What was the cause of Edward Leroy Koffenberger's death?
- A.Leukemiacorrect
- B.Stroke
- C.Pneumonia
- D.Heart failure
Edward Leroy Koffenberger died of leukemia on September 21, 2014.
Source: final years section
5.In what year was Edward Leroy Koffenberger inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame?
- A.2014
- B.1990
- C.1977correct
- D.1947
Edward Leroy Koffenberger was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame in 1977.
Source: awards and honors section
6.During which two seasons did Edward Leroy Koffenberger play for Duke University?
- A.1946–47 and 1947–48
- B.1943–44 and 1944–45
- C.1944–45 and 1945–46
- D.1945–46 and 1946–47correct
Edward Leroy Koffenberger played basketball and lacrosse for Duke University in 1945–46 and 1946–47.
Source: introductory paragraph
7.Edward Leroy Koffenberger led the Southern Conference in both scoring and rebounding during which season?
- A.1945–46
- B.1944–45
- C.1946–47correct
- D.1947–48
During his senior season of 1946–47, Edward Leroy Koffenberger led the Southern Conference in both scoring and rebounding.
Source: athletic statistics section
8.What distinction did the Helms Foundation award Edward Leroy Koffenberger?
- A.First Team All-Americancorrect
- B.Conference MVP
- C.Most Improved Player
- D.Best Defensive Player
The Helms Foundation awarded Edward Leroy Koffenberger the distinction of First Team All-American.
Source: athletic statistics section
9.How many times was Edward Leroy Koffenberger an All-American in basketball?
- A.Three
- B.Four
- C.Twocorrect
- D.One
Edward Leroy Koffenberger was a two-time All-American in basketball.
Source: athletic statistics section
10.How many times was Edward Leroy Koffenberger an All-American in lacrosse?
- A.Three
- B.Zero
- C.Two
- D.Onecorrect
In lacrosse, Edward Leroy Koffenberger was a one-time All-American.
Source: athletic statistics section
11.What was the record-breaking number of points Edward Leroy Koffenberger scored for Duke in a single season?
- A.390
- B.733
- C.416correct
- D.520
Edward Leroy Koffenberger scored a then-Duke record of 416 points in the 1946–47 season.
Source: athletic statistics section
12.At what age did Edward Leroy Koffenberger pass away?
- A.90
- B.88correct
- C.85
- D.82
Edward Leroy Koffenberger died on September 21, 2014, at the age of 88.
Source: final years section
13.In which city was Edward Leroy Koffenberger born?
- A.Baltimore, Maryland
- B.Durham, North Carolina
- C.Wilmington, Delawarecorrect
- D.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Edward Leroy Koffenberger was a native of Wilmington, Delaware.
Source: introductory paragraph
14.On what date was Edward Leroy Koffenberger born?
- A.June 14, 1925
- B.September 21, 2014
- C.July 4, 1926correct
- D.August 12, 1927
Edward Leroy Koffenberger was born on July 4, 1926.
Source: introductory paragraph
15.Which two sports did Edward Leroy Koffenberger play for Duke University?
- A.Lacrosse and Football
- B.Basketball and Lacrossecorrect
- C.Basketball and Baseball
- D.Basketball and Football
Edward Leroy Koffenberger was a standout basketball and lacrosse player for Duke University.
Source: introductory paragraph
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