Leo Barnhorst

Leo Barnhorst was an American basketball player who used to play in the National Basketball Association and was twice named an NBA All-Star. He has played for teams like the Chicago Stags, Indianapolis Olympians, Baltimore Bullets, and Fort Wayne Pistons.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Leo Alphonse "Barney" Barnhorst was born on May 11, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the US.

He stood 193 cm tall and weighed 86 kg during his playing career. Barnhorst played as a small forward throughout his career.

After retiring from basketball, Barnhorst lived in Indianapolis.

He was married to Shirley Freihage, and they had three sons and a daughter together. Barnhorst passed away on August 25, 2000, at the age of 76.

High School and College Career

Barnhorst attended Cathedral High School in Indianapolis before joining the University of Notre Dame, where he played from 1946 to 1949. During his collegiate career, he was an honorable mention All-American.

Professional Career

Selected in the second round of the 1949 BAA Draft by the Indianapolis Jets, Barnhorst began his professional career with the Chicago Stags in 1949.

He played for the Stags for one season before joining the Indianapolis Olympians from 1950 to 1953. During his time with the Olympians, Barnhorst appeared in two NBA All-Star Games (1952, 1953) and was a key player for the team.

Barnhorst later played for the Baltimore Bullets in the 1953-54 season and concluded his NBA career with the Fort Wayne Pistons in 1954.

Career Highlights:

• 1952, 1953 - NBA All-Star
• 1980 - Inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame