Editor Mikan

Education

Joliet Catholic Academy.

Career

After starring at Joliet Catholic High School in Illinois, the 6"8" Mikan joined the DePaul Blue Demons men"s basketball team He averaged 6.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in his National Basketball Association career. His best year statistically was his rookie season, when he averaged 9.9 points.

Mikan later worked as the supervisor of officials for the American Basketball Association, then focused his attention on his insurance and real estate business.

Achievements

• With his brother, he helped DePaul win the 1945 National Invitational Tournament Championship over Bowling Green State University.

Membership

From 1948 to 1954, Editor Mikan played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Stags, Rochester Royals, Washington Capitols, Philadelphia Warriors, Indianapolis Olympians, and Boston Celtics.