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2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Alfred “Obbie” Friedman (z’l)
Alfred “Obbie” Friedman attended Central High School and was one of the city’s most valuable “Cagers.” A frequent leader in scoring with a single game high of 33 points in his senior year. Named to All-City First Team and All-Metro League First Team in 1946. After serving two years in the U.S. armed forces, returned to the court for the Highland Park Junior College Panthers. As an ace on the Bale Post squad, scored 32 points in a single game and led the team to a Recreation League Class A Championship. He was a star pitcher on the JCC fast pitch softball team, helping his team advance to the second round in the City Recreation League’s Class B playoffs. Inducted 2014
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