Arnie Risen

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Arnie Risen
Position Center
Height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg)
Born October 9, 1924 (1924-10-09) (age 83)
Williamstown, Kentucky
Nationality USA
College Ohio State
Pro career 1948–1958
Former teams Rochester Royals (1948-1955)
Boston Celtics (1955-1958)
Hall of Fame 1998

Arnold D. Risen (born October 9, 1924 in Williamstown, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.

A 6'9" center from the Ohio State University. He led the Buckeyes to two straight Final Four appearances.

Risen played professionally in the NBA for ten seasons (1948-1958) as a member of the Rochester Royals and Boston Celtics. Risen was four-time All-Star and two-time NBA Champion, and he scored 7,633 points in his career. He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998.

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Rochester Royals 1950-51 NBA Champions

3 Saul | 9 Wanzer | 10 Coleman | 11 Davies | 12 Johnson | 14 Risen | 15 Noel | 16 Holzman | 19 Calhoun | 20 McNamee | Coach Harrison
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Boston Celtics 1956-57 NBA Champions

6 Russell | 14 Cousy | 15 Heinsohn | 16 Nichols | 17 Phillip | 18 Loscutoff | 19 Risen | 20 Hemric | 21 Sharman | 23 Ramsey | 29 Tsioropoulos | Coach Auerbach
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