Greater Columbus Basketball Legend Association

FRANK WADE

2013 GCBLA inductee

FRANK WADE
PLAYER

2013 GCBLA INDUCTEE

COLUMBUS, OHIO


Category: PLAYER

Recognition

Frank graduated from Columbus East High School in 1955 where he was a standout player for the Tigers in 1953, 54 and 55. He went on to play basketball at Bowling Green State University in 1956, 57, 58 and 59. While playing with the BG Falcons, he was rewarded for his excellence on the basketball court by being selected to the All-MAC (Mid-American Conference) Basketball Team. Frank continued in the sport and played professionally in the NABL (North American Basketball League).


Career Highlights

  • Frank graduated from Columbus East High School in 1955 where he was a standout player for the Tigers in 1953, 54 and 55.
  • He went on to play basketball at Bowling Green State University in 1956, 57, 58 and 59.
  • While playing with the BG Falcons, he was rewarded for his excellence on the basketball court by being selected to the All-MAC (Mid-American Conference) Basketball Team.
  • Frank continued in the sport and played professionally in the NABL (North American Basketball League).