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Arnold Denny " Stilts " Risen (October 9, 1924 – August 4, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'9" (2.06 m) center, he led the Ohio State University Buckeyes to two straight Final Four appearances.
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- October 9, 1924
Compared to George Mikan and the big, burly power players of the late 1940s and early 1950s, Arnie Risen, a 6-foot-9-inch, 210-pound beanpole, appeared to be at a physical disadvantage. But during the NBA's formative years, Risen was a big scorer, a rugged rebounder, and an all-around versatile player.
Aug 4, 2012 · Arnold Denny " Stilts " Risen (October 9, 1924 – August 4, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'9" (2.06 m) center, he led the Ohio State University Buckeyes to two straight Final Four appearances. Risen had transferred to Ohio State from Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College.
Aug 7, 2012 · Arnie “Stilts” Risen is in some ways a throwback — he was a 6’9” center back when that height was abnormally tall.
View the biography of Sacramento Kings Forward-Center Arnie Risen on ESPN. Includes career history and teams played for.
Arnie Risen played 10 seasons for the Royals and Celtics. He averaged 12.0 points and 9.7 rebounds in 637 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 4 All-Star games, and won 2 NBA championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.
