Jim Springer

James Elmer Springer (June 17, 1926 - February 19, 2018 ) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League, Basketball Association of America, and American Basketball League during the early years of modern professional basketball in the United States. Following a standout high school career, Springer began his collegiate career at Indiana State Teacher's College, where he played  one season for Glenn Curtis before completing his collegiate career at Canterbury College in Danville, Indiana.

At Canterbury, he was a member of the basketball team for three seasons, the football and track teams for two seasons. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the Letterman's Club. During his senior season, he averaged 20.8 points per game, second best in the Indiana Collegiate Conference behind John Wilson.