Rebuilding With Youth
In 1948–49, the last season of the NBL, the Red Skins unveiled a fresh group of stars, including Kentucky all-American Bob Brannum, Valparaiso star Milt Schoon, Texas guard Danny Wagner, Washington guard Merlin "Boody" Gilbertson, Iowa center Noble Jorgensen and flashy Wisconsin guard Bobby Cook. Along with holdovers Mike Todorovich, a first-team NBL pick in 1947–48, Wisconsin forward Paul Cloyd, University of Toledo guard Bob Bolyard, Northwestern football and basketball all-American Max Morris and player-coach Suesens, who had starred at Iowa and roomed with Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick there, the Red Skins finished their 11th season in the NBL with a 35–29 record.
Only the Oshkosh All-Stars, with six, appeared in more NBL championship series than Sheboygan. And only Oshkosh, with 12, played more seasons in the NBL.
The Red Skins made the NBL playoffs eight times and were invited to appear in nearly every prestigious World Pro Tournament held in Chicago. Their best finish in Chicago came in 1939, when they lost the consolation championship to the Harlem Globetrotters.
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