Bill Haarlow
 Haarlow, circa 1936 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1913 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2003 (aged 90) Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bowen (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Chicago (1933–1936) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1937–1938 | Whiting Ciesar All-Americans |
| Career highlights | |
| |
Arnold William Haarlow Jr. (May 5, 1913 – November 21, 2003) was an American basketball player who played in the American National Basketball League.
Haarlow was a star player in high school, playing for Bowen High in Chicago. He then attended the University of Chicago from 1933 to 1936 at a time when the school was a member of what is now the Big Ten Conference. Haarlow was one of the top scorers in the conference throughout his college career, leading the league in scoring as a junior.[1]
Following his college career, Haarlow played for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans in the National Basketball League (a precursor to the National Basketball Association). Haarlow averaged 6.6 points per game for the 1937–1938 season.[2]
After his playing days, Haarlow became a basketball referee for the Big Ten Conference, eventually serving as director of conference officials for 17 years. He died on November 21, 2003.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | FGM | Field goals made |
| FTM | Free throws made | FTA | Free throws attempted |
| FT% | Free throw percentage | PTS | Total points |
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBL
[edit]Source[2]
Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | FGM | FTM | PTS | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937–38 | Whiting | 10 | 26 | 14 | 66 | 6.6 |
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | FGM | FTM | PTS | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Whiting | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7.0 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Biemer, John (December 3, 2003). "Arnold William Haarlow Jr., 90: U. of C. hoops star modernized shot form". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- 1 2 "Bill Haarlow NBL stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 8 February 2026.