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Melvin Russell Riebe (July 12, 1916–July 25, 1977) was an American professional basketball player.
A 5'11" guard-forward from the College of Wooster, Riebe played professionally in both the National Basketball League (1943–1946) and the Basketball Association of America (1946–1949). He led the NBL in scoring twice, averaging 17.9 points per game during the 1943-44 season and 20.2 points per game the following year as a member of the Cleveland Chase Brassmen and the Cleveland Allmen Transfers.
Riebe's brother Hank Riebe was a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1942-1949.
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Buddy Jeannette • Bobby McDermott† • George Mikan • Mike Novak • Don Otten • Mel Riebe • Arnie Risen • Charley Shipp • Ben Stephens • Mike Todorovich† Special voting by the media selected Bobby McDermott as the NBL's all-time greatest playerNational Basketball League (United States) season scoring leaders National Basketball League (United States) Rookie of the Year Award Categories:- 1916 births
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