Charles Epperson (June 16, 1919 – December 16, 1996) was an American

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player. He was an early professional player in the National Basketball League (which later merged with the

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to form the

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). He played

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for the

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and was a starter on their 1941 national championship team. Epperson, a 6'1"

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from

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, played college basketball at

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for future

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coach Bud Foster. Epperson played from 1939 to 1942 and, as a junior, was a starting forward for the Badgers' 1941 national championship team. After the completion of his college career, Epperson played in the National Basketball League for the

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in 1942 and 1946. He also played a season in the short-lived Professional Basketball League of America for the Saint Joseph Outlaws in 1947–48., pg. 286-7

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NBA statsCharlie Epperson's profile at Pro Basketball Encyclopedia
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