Stanley Augustus Patrick (May 5, 1922 – January 1, 2000) was an American

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player. Patrick played collegiate basketball at

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before World War II. His roommate at Santa Clara was future Nevada Governor

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. After the advent of World War II, Patrick returned to the

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. He played with the

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and

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during the

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. Patrick had also played in the National Basketball League (NBL), and was named Rookie of the Year for the 1945–46 season.

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NBA

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Playoffs

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