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Scott Armstrong

Armstrong, circa 1936
Personal information
Born	(1913-10-12)October 12, 1913 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Died	August 20, 1997(1997-08-20) (aged 83) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
College	Butler (1933–1936)
Playing career	1937–1942
Position	Forward / center
Career history
Playing
1937–1938	Fort Wayne General Electrics
1938–1939	Oshkosh All-Stars
1939–1940, 1941–1942	Indianapolis Kautskys
Coaching
1939–1942	Butler (assistant)
Career highlights
All-NBL First Team (1938)

Scott Thomas Armstrong Jr. (October 12, 1913 – August 20, 1997) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Fort Wayne General Electrics, Oshkosh All-Stars, and Indianapolis Kautskys. Armstrong was an NBL all-star during his lone season on Oshkosh (1938–39). While living in Indianapolis, Indiana and playing for the Kautskys, he also served as an assistant coach for Butler University's men's basketball team, his alma mater where he had previously played. Armstrong's post-basketball life included serving in the United States Navy and becoming a principal of a junior high school.