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What was the name of the first seven foot tall basketball player and what team did he play for?

Question #8462. Asked by Bridget.
Last updated Jan 17 2019.

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Moleman
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The NBA's first 7-foot-tall player was Elmore Morgenthaler, who played for Providence in 1946

Dec 07 2000, 10:05 AM
Chris_N_SD
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Chris_N_SD

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Elmore Morgenthaler was listed as 6'-9" in basketball-reference.com. Ralph Siewert at 7'-1" was the first 7-footer who played in the NBA from 1946-1947.

link http://bkref.com/tiny/ZWZbX

Response last updated by gtho4 on Jan 17 2019.
May 01 2013, 5:34 PM
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