Bud Engdahl
American basketball player
Warner Walmar "Bud" Engdahl (July 1, 1918 – May 11, 1985) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League during the 1941–42, 1942–43, and 1945–46 seasons. He won an NBL championship in 1941–42. For his career, Engdahl averaged 1.7 points per game.
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