Duke Cumberland facts for kids
Cumberland, circa 1945
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| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | October 23, 1966 (aged 52–53) Toledo, Ohio |
| High school | Scott (Toledo, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Knoxville |
| Career history | |
| 1935–1936 | Toledo's Brown Bombers |
| 1936–1939 | Jesse Owens Collegians |
| 1938–1942 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1941–1943 | New York Rens |
| 1942–1943 | Chicago Studebaker Flyers |
| 1943–1946 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1945–1947 | New York Rens |
| 1946–1947 | Columbus Collegians |
| 1947 | Dayton Metropolitans |
| 1948–1949 | Dayton Rens |
| 1949–1952 | Harlem Globetrotters |
Roscoe Franklin "Duke" Cumberland was an American basketball player. He was born in 1913 and passed away on October 23, 1966. Duke was best known for being a member of the famous Harlem Globetrotters team. He played as a forward, which is a key position in basketball.
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Duke Cumberland's Early Life
Duke Cumberland grew up in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Scott High School. After high school, he went to Knoxville College. This is where he started to show his amazing basketball skills.
Playing for the Globetrotters
Duke Cumberland played for the Harlem Globetrotters for many years. He was part of the team from 1938 to 1942. He then rejoined them from 1943 to 1946. His final time with the Globetrotters was from 1949 to 1952. The Globetrotters are famous for mixing basketball with comedy and entertainment. They travel all over the world.
Other Teams Duke Played For
Besides the Globetrotters, Duke played for several other teams. In 1935 and 1936, he played for Toledo's Brown Bombers. From 1936 to 1939, he was with the Jesse Owens Collegians. He also played for the New York Rens from 1941 to 1943. The Rens were another very important team in basketball history.
National Basketball League
Duke Cumberland also played in the National Basketball League. This was an important professional basketball league. He played for the Chicago Studebaker Flyers from 1942 to 1943. During his time with the Flyers, he scored an average of 6.9 points per game. This shows he was a strong player on the court.
Duke's Legacy
Duke Cumberland was a talented athlete. He was part of a special time in basketball history. He helped make the Harlem Globetrotters famous around the world. His career showed his dedication to the sport.
See also
- The Harlem Globetrotters (film)
