Frederick Jolley Sheffield (November 5, 1923 – December 8, 2009) was an American

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player. He won an NCAA championship with the

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and played one season for the

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in the

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(BAA). Sheffield, a 6'2 forward and center, played for

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and, as a sophomore, was a member of the Utes' 1944 national championship team. While many college athletes were called to serve for the military during World War II, Sheffield had a deferment as a pre-medicine major. Also an accomplished track athlete, Sheffield was also the men's collegiate champion in the high jump in 1943 and 1945 and placed in the podium several times at the

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. After the conclusion of his collegiate career, Sheffield played for the Philadelphia Warriors in the BAA for the 1946–47 season. Sheffield averaged 3.4 points in 22 games in a reserve role, but was cut by the team before the Warriors went on to win the inaugural BAA championship. Sheffield became a doctor, practicing for most of his adult life. Sheffield died on December 8, 2009.

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