Edward Charles Dancker (March 14, 1914 – October 3, 1991) was an American professional

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player. A 6'7" center who grew up in

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, Dancker began his professional career in 1938 with the

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of the National Basketball League (NBL). He averaged 7.8 points per game and served as the team captain. In 1948–49, Dancker played for the

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. Dancker was a five-time NBL all-star and ranked fourth among all-time NBL scoring leaders.

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1914 births 1991 deaths American men's basketball players Basketball players from Milwaukee Centers (basketball) Oshkosh All-Stars players Sheboygan Red Skins players South Division High School alumni 20th-century American sportsmen {{1910s-US-basketball-bio-stub