Frederick R. Rehm (May 18, 1921 – December 28, 2012) 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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) and was a starter on the University of Wisconsin's 1941 national championship team. Rehm, a 6'2"

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from

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, played college basketball at

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for future

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coach

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. Rehm played from 1940 to 1943 and, as a sophomore, was a starting guard for the Badgers' 1941 national championship team. One of the turning points in the season was Foster's decision to insert Rehm into the starting lineup for his defense and rebounding, in place of Bob Alwin. After the completion of his college career, Rehm played in the National Basketball League for the

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and the Flint Dow A.C.s., pg. 273, 282

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