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College Basketball All-Americans: 1917 Season

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Title: College Basketball All-Americans: 1917 Season

Total Categories: 5

Category Stats

  • 1917 All-American Selections: 3 flashcards, 4 questions
  • Helms Athletic Foundation's Role: 7 flashcards, 7 questions
  • Player and University Rosters: 23 flashcards, 25 questions
  • Historical Context and Evolution of Selections: 7 flashcards, 8 questions
  • Source Analysis and Navigation Elements: 9 flashcards, 10 questions

Total Stats

  • Total Flashcards: 49
  • True/False Questions: 31
  • Multiple Choice Questions: 23
  • Total Questions: 54

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Study Guide: College Basketball All-Americans: 1917 Season

Study Guide: College Basketball All-Americans: 1917 Season

1917 All-American Selections

The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected contemporaneously during the 1916-17 season.

Answer: False

The source indicates that the 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively, not contemporaneously during the 1916-17 season.

Related Concepts:

  • For which specific NCAA men's basketball season were the 1917 All-Americans chosen?: The 1917 All-American selections were awarded for the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season.
  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.

The 1917 All-American selections were awarded for the 1917-18 NCAA men's basketball season.

Answer: False

The 1917 All-American selections were awarded for the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season, not the 1917-18 season.

Related Concepts:

  • For which specific NCAA men's basketball season were the 1917 All-Americans chosen?: The 1917 All-American selections were awarded for the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season.
  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

For which NCAA men's basketball season were the 1917 All-Americans selected?

Answer: 1916-17 season

The 1917 All-American selections were awarded for the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season.

Related Concepts:

  • For which specific NCAA men's basketball season were the 1917 All-Americans chosen?: The 1917 All-American selections were awarded for the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season.
  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

What does it mean for the 1917 All-American team to have been chosen retroactively?

Answer: The honors were awarded years after the 1916-17 season concluded.

Retroactive selection means that the honors were awarded years after the actual 1916-17 season concluded, rather than being contemporary awards given during or immediately after the season.

Related Concepts:

  • What does it mean for the 1917 All-American team to have been chosen retroactively?: Retroactive selection means that the honors were awarded years after the actual 1916-17 season concluded, rather than being contemporary awards given during or immediately after the season. The Helms Athletic Foundation made these selections at a later date.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.
  • How was the player designated as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season visually distinguished in the source material?: The player designated as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season was visually distinguished by gold highlighting within the table of 1917 All-Americans.

Helms Athletic Foundation's Role

The Helms Athletic Foundation is credited with the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

Answer: True

The provided source material confirms that the Helms Athletic Foundation is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the relationship between the 1917 All-American selections and the Helms Athletic Foundation?: The Helms Athletic Foundation is the organization that retroactively chose the players for the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.
  • In what year was the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season officially designated?: The Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season was designated retroactively in the year 1944.

Ray Woods was retroactively named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season in 1944.

Answer: True

The source confirms that Ray Woods received the retroactive designation of Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season, with this honor being conferred in 1944.

Related Concepts:

  • Besides being an All-American, what other significant retroactive honor did Ray Woods receive for the 1917 season?: Ray Woods also received the retroactive honor of being named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season, an award designated in 1944.
  • Who was Ray Woods, and what distinction did he receive among the 1917 All-Americans?: Ray Woods was a 1917 College Basketball All-American from the University of Illinois. He was highlighted in gold, signifying his retroactive selection as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year in 1944.
  • What is the significance of the gold highlighting on Ray Woods' entry in the 1917 All-American list?: The gold highlighting indicates that Ray Woods was retroactively named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season in 1944.

The Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season was designated in 1944.

Answer: True

The Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season was designated in 1944.

Related Concepts:

  • In what year was the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season officially designated?: The Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season was designated retroactively in the year 1944.
  • What is the relationship between the 1917 All-American selections and the Helms Athletic Foundation?: The Helms Athletic Foundation is the organization that retroactively chose the players for the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.

Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?

Answer: The Helms Athletic Foundation

The Helms Athletic Foundation is credited with the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the relationship between the 1917 All-American selections and the Helms Athletic Foundation?: The Helms Athletic Foundation is the organization that retroactively chose the players for the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.
  • For which specific NCAA men's basketball season were the 1917 All-Americans chosen?: The 1917 All-American selections were awarded for the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season.

Which player was retroactively designated as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season, and when was this designation made?

Answer: Ray Woods, in 1944

Ray Woods was retroactively designated as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season, with this designation made in 1944.

Related Concepts:

  • In what year was the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season officially designated?: The Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season was designated retroactively in the year 1944.
  • What is the relationship between the 1917 All-American selections and the Helms Athletic Foundation?: The Helms Athletic Foundation is the organization that retroactively chose the players for the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.

Which player, besides being a 1917 All-American, received the distinction of Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year?

Answer: Ray Woods

Ray Woods, in addition to being a 1917 All-American, received the distinction of Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the relationship between the 1917 All-American selections and the Helms Athletic Foundation?: The Helms Athletic Foundation is the organization that retroactively chose the players for the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.
  • In what year was the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season officially designated?: The Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year award for the 1917 season was designated retroactively in the year 1944.

How did the Helms Athletic Foundation select the 1917 All-Americans?

Answer: Retroactively, years after the 1916-17 season concluded.

The Helms Athletic Foundation selected the 1917 All-Americans retroactively, years after the conclusion of the 1916-17 season.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the relationship between the 1917 All-American selections and the Helms Athletic Foundation?: The Helms Athletic Foundation is the organization that retroactively chose the players for the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.
  • Which organization is responsible for the retroactive selection of the 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The 1917 College Basketball All-American team was selected retroactively by the Helms Athletic Foundation.
  • What does it mean for the 1917 All-American team to have been chosen retroactively?: Retroactive selection means that the honors were awarded years after the actual 1916-17 season concluded, rather than being contemporary awards given during or immediately after the season. The Helms Athletic Foundation made these selections at a later date.

Player and University Rosters

A total of twelve players were recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

Answer: False

Contrary to the statement, the source indicates that ten players were recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.
  • How many players are listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans in the provided text?: A total of ten players are listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

Clyde Alwood, a 1917 All-American, played for the University of Wisconsin.

Answer: False

The source indicates that Clyde Alwood, a 1917 All-American, played for the University of Illinois, not the University of Wisconsin.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Clyde Alwood, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Clyde Alwood was named a 1917 College Basketball All-American and played for the University of Illinois.
  • What specific team is associated with Clyde Alwood in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Clyde Alwood is associated with the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

Princeton University was represented by Cyril Haas on the 1917 All-American team.

Answer: True

Cyril Haas, a 1917 College Basketball All-American, represented Princeton University.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did Cyril Haas represent as a 1917 All-American?: Cyril Haas was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Princeton University.
  • What specific team is associated with Cyril Haas in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Cyril Haas is associated with the Princeton Tigers men's basketball team.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).

George Hjelte, a 1917 All-American, played college basketball for Yale University.

Answer: False

George Hjelte, a 1917 All-American, played college basketball for the University of California, not Yale University.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did George Hjelte represent as a 1917 All-American?: George Hjelte was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for the University of California.
  • What specific team is associated with George Hjelte in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: George Hjelte is associated with the California Golden Bears men's basketball team.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).

Orson Kinney represented Yale University as a 1917 College Basketball All-American.

Answer: True

Orson Kinney was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection representing Yale University.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Orson Kinney, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Orson Kinney was a 1917 College Basketball All-American who played for Yale University.
  • What specific team is associated with Orson Kinney in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Orson Kinney is associated with the Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

Harold Olsen was selected as a 1917 All-American for the University of Illinois.

Answer: False

Harold Olsen was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for the University of Wisconsin, not the University of Illinois.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did Harold Olsen represent as a 1917 All-American?: Harold Olsen was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for the University of Wisconsin.
  • What specific team is associated with Harold Olsen in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Harold Olsen is associated with the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team.

F. I. Reynolds was affiliated with Kansas State University as a 1917 All-American.

Answer: True

F. I. Reynolds was affiliated with Kansas State University as a 1917 All-American.

Related Concepts:

  • F. I. Reynolds was named a 1917 College Basketball All-American. What was his team affiliation?: F. I. Reynolds was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Kansas State University.
  • What specific team is associated with F. I. Reynolds in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: F. I. Reynolds is associated with the Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team.

Francis Stadsvold played for Princeton University during the 1916-17 season and was named an All-American.

Answer: False

Francis Stadsvold played for the University of Minnesota during the 1916-17 season and was named an All-American, not for Princeton University.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did Francis Stadsvold represent as a 1917 All-American?: Francis Stadsvold was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for the University of Minnesota.
  • What specific team is associated with Francis Stadsvold in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Francis Stadsvold is associated with the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).

Charles Taft was a 1917 All-American selection for Yale University.

Answer: True

Charles Taft was a 1917 All-American selection for Yale University.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Charles Taft, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Charles Taft was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Yale University. He is also pictured on the left in the accompanying image.
  • What specific team is associated with Charles Taft in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Charles Taft is associated with the Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

Harry Young represented the University of Wisconsin as a 1917 College Basketball All-American.

Answer: False

Harry Young represented Washington and Lee University as a 1917 College Basketball All-American, not the University of Wisconsin.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did Harry Young represent as a 1917 All-American?: Harry Young was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Washington and Lee University.
  • What specific team is associated with Harry Young in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Harry Young is associated with the Washington and Lee Generals men's basketball team.

Both the University of Illinois and Yale University had two players selected to the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.

Answer: True

The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected to the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.

Related Concepts:

  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.
  • Who was Charles Taft, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Charles Taft was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Yale University. He is also pictured on the left in the accompanying image.

Charles Taft was associated with the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team.

Answer: False

Charles Taft was associated with Yale University, not the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team.

Related Concepts:

  • What specific team is associated with Charles Taft in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Charles Taft is associated with the Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team.
  • Who was Charles Taft, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Charles Taft was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Yale University. He is also pictured on the left in the accompanying image.

Ray Woods played for the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 1916-17 season.

Answer: True

Ray Woods played for the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 1916-17 season.

Related Concepts:

  • What specific team is associated with Ray Woods in the context of his 1917 All-American selection and Player of the Year award?: Ray Woods is associated with the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team.
  • Who was Ray Woods, and what distinction did he receive among the 1917 All-Americans?: Ray Woods was a 1917 College Basketball All-American from the University of Illinois. He was highlighted in gold, signifying his retroactive selection as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year in 1944.
  • Besides being an All-American, what other significant retroactive honor did Ray Woods receive for the 1917 season?: Ray Woods also received the retroactive honor of being named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season, an award designated in 1944.

The table listing the 1917 All-Americans serves to detail their university affiliations for that season.

Answer: True

The table listing the 1917 All-Americans serves to detail their university affiliations for that season.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).
  • How was the player designated as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season visually distinguished in the source material?: The player designated as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season was visually distinguished by gold highlighting within the table of 1917 All-Americans.

How many players were listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?

Answer: 10

A total of ten players are listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.
  • How many players are listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans in the provided text?: A total of ten players are listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

Clyde Alwood, a 1917 College Basketball All-American, represented which university?

Answer: University of Illinois

Clyde Alwood, a 1917 College Basketball All-American, represented the University of Illinois.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Clyde Alwood, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Clyde Alwood was named a 1917 College Basketball All-American and played for the University of Illinois.
  • What specific team is associated with Clyde Alwood in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Clyde Alwood is associated with the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

Which university did Cyril Haas represent as a 1917 College Basketball All-American?

Answer: Princeton University

Cyril Haas represented Princeton University as a 1917 College Basketball All-American.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did Cyril Haas represent as a 1917 All-American?: Cyril Haas was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Princeton University.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).
  • What specific team is associated with Cyril Haas in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Cyril Haas is associated with the Princeton Tigers men's basketball team.

George Hjelte was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for which university?

Answer: University of California

George Hjelte was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for the University of California.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did George Hjelte represent as a 1917 All-American?: George Hjelte was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for the University of California.
  • What specific team is associated with George Hjelte in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: George Hjelte is associated with the California Golden Bears men's basketball team.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).

Which of the following universities had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?

Answer: Illinois and Yale

The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

Related Concepts:

  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.
  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.
  • How many players are listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans in the provided text?: A total of ten players are listed as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans.

F. I. Reynolds was recognized as a 1917 All-American representing which institution?

Answer: Kansas State University

F. I. Reynolds was recognized as a 1917 All-American representing Kansas State University.

Related Concepts:

  • F. I. Reynolds was named a 1917 College Basketball All-American. What was his team affiliation?: F. I. Reynolds was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Kansas State University.
  • What specific team is associated with F. I. Reynolds in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: F. I. Reynolds is associated with the Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).

Francis Stadsvold played for which university?

Answer: University of Minnesota

Francis Stadsvold played for the University of Minnesota as a 1917 All-American.

Related Concepts:

  • Which university did Francis Stadsvold represent as a 1917 All-American?: Francis Stadsvold was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for the University of Minnesota.
  • What specific team is associated with Francis Stadsvold in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Francis Stadsvold is associated with the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team.
  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).

Charles Taft was an All-American selection for which university in 1917?

Answer: Yale University

Charles Taft was an All-American selection for Yale University in 1917.

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  • Who was Charles Taft, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Charles Taft was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Yale University. He is also pictured on the left in the accompanying image.
  • What specific team is associated with Charles Taft in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Charles Taft is associated with the Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team.
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.

Harry Young, a 1917 College Basketball All-American, played for which university?

Answer: Washington and Lee University

Harry Young, a 1917 College Basketball All-American, played for Washington and Lee University.

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  • Which university did Harry Young represent as a 1917 All-American?: Harry Young was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Washington and Lee University.
  • What specific team is associated with Harry Young in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Harry Young is associated with the Washington and Lee Generals men's basketball team.

Which of the following universities was represented by only one player on the 1917 All-American team?

Answer: Minnesota

Minnesota was represented by only one player (Francis Stadsvold) on the 1917 All-American team, while Illinois and Yale each had two.

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  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).
  • What universities had multiple players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans?: The University of Illinois and Yale University each had two players selected as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans. Illinois had Clyde Alwood and Ray Woods, while Yale had Orson Kinney and Charles Taft.
  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a university represented by a 1917 All-American in the source text?

Answer: Duke University

Duke University is not explicitly mentioned as having a representative on the 1917 All-American team in the provided source text.

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  • Which universities were represented by a single player each on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team?: The universities represented by a single player on the 1917 All-American team were Princeton (Cyril Haas), California (George Hjelte), Wisconsin (Harold Olsen), Kansas State (F. I. Reynolds), Minnesota (Francis Stadsvold), and Washington and Lee (Harry Young).
  • What is the primary focus of the provided text regarding NCAA Men's Basketball?: The provided text focuses on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team, detailing the players selected and the context of their recognition.
  • What related NCAA men's basketball season is mentioned in the 'See also' section?: The 'See also' section links to the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season, which is the season for which the 1917 All-Americans were selected.

Historical Context and Evolution of Selections

The navigation template indicates that Helms Foundation All-American selections begin in 1929.

Answer: False

The navigation template indicates that Helms Foundation All-American selections begin in 1905, not 1929.

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  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections before 1929?: The navigation template categorizes the All-American selections before 1929 under the 'Helms Foundation' group.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections from 1929 onwards?: From 1929 onwards, the navigation template categorizes the All-American selections under the 'Consensus' group.
  • What is the relationship between the 1917 All-American selections and the Helms Athletic Foundation?: The Helms Athletic Foundation is the organization that retroactively chose the players for the 1917 College Basketball All-American team.

The navigation template lists Helms Foundation All-American selections up to the year 1928.

Answer: True

The navigation template lists Helms Foundation All-American selections up to the year 1928.

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  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections before 1929?: The navigation template categorizes the All-American selections before 1929 under the 'Helms Foundation' group.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections from 1929 onwards?: From 1929 onwards, the navigation template categorizes the All-American selections under the 'Consensus' group.
  • What is the overall span of years covered by the NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans listed in the provided navigation template?: The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from the year 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.

The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from 1905 through 2025.

Answer: True

The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the overall span of years covered by the NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans listed in the provided navigation template?: The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from the year 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections before 1929?: The navigation template categorizes the All-American selections before 1929 under the 'Helms Foundation' group.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections from 1929 onwards?: From 1929 onwards, the navigation template categorizes the All-American selections under the 'Consensus' group.

The term 'Consensus' selections, starting in 1929, implies a selection process based on a single, dominant voting body.

Answer: False

The term 'Consensus' selections, beginning in 1929, implies a selection process based on agreement among multiple recognized sources or voting bodies, rather than a single dominant one.

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  • What does the term 'Consensus' likely imply in the context of NCAA Men's Basketball All-American selections starting from 1929?: The term 'Consensus' likely implies that these selections were based on a broader agreement or aggregation of multiple sources or voting bodies, potentially indicating a more formalized or widely accepted selection process compared to earlier individual foundation selections.

The navigation template categorizes All-American selections before 1929 under 'Consensus'.

Answer: False

The navigation template categorizes All-American selections before 1929 under 'Helms Foundation', not 'Consensus'.

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  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections from 1929 onwards?: From 1929 onwards, the navigation template categorizes the All-American selections under the 'Consensus' group.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections before 1929?: The navigation template categorizes the All-American selections before 1929 under the 'Helms Foundation' group.
  • What is the overall span of years covered by the NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans listed in the provided navigation template?: The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from the year 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.

According to the navigation template, what is the range of years covered by Helms Foundation All-American selections?

Answer: 1905-1928

According to the navigation template, Helms Foundation All-American selections cover the years 1905 through 1928.

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  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections before 1929?: The navigation template categorizes the All-American selections before 1929 under the 'Helms Foundation' group.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections from 1929 onwards?: From 1929 onwards, the navigation template categorizes the All-American selections under the 'Consensus' group.
  • What is the overall span of years covered by the NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans listed in the provided navigation template?: The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from the year 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.

What does the navigation template suggest about All-American selections starting from 1929?

Answer: They are categorized as 'Consensus' selections.

The navigation template suggests that All-American selections starting from 1929 are categorized as 'Consensus' selections.

Related Concepts:

  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections from 1929 onwards?: From 1929 onwards, the navigation template categorizes the All-American selections under the 'Consensus' group.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections before 1929?: The navigation template categorizes the All-American selections before 1929 under the 'Helms Foundation' group.
  • What is the overall span of years covered by the NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans listed in the provided navigation template?: The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from the year 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.

The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans across what total span of years?

Answer: Over a century

The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the overall span of years covered by the NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans listed in the provided navigation template?: The navigation template covers NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans from the year 1905 through 2025, spanning over a century.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections before 1929?: The navigation template categorizes the All-American selections before 1929 under the 'Helms Foundation' group.

Source Analysis and Navigation Elements

Ray Woods was visually distinguished by blue highlighting in the list of 1917 All-Americans.

Answer: False

Ray Woods was visually distinguished by gold highlighting in the list of 1917 All-Americans, not blue highlighting.

Related Concepts:

  • Who was Ray Woods, and what distinction did he receive among the 1917 All-Americans?: Ray Woods was a 1917 College Basketball All-American from the University of Illinois. He was highlighted in gold, signifying his retroactive selection as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year in 1944.
  • Besides being an All-American, what other significant retroactive honor did Ray Woods receive for the 1917 season?: Ray Woods also received the retroactive honor of being named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season, an award designated in 1944.
  • What is the significance of the gold highlighting on Ray Woods' entry in the 1917 All-American list?: The gold highlighting indicates that Ray Woods was retroactively named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season in 1944.

The 'See also' section links to the 1916-17 NCAA men's basketball season.

Answer: True

The 'See also' section provides context by linking to the 1916-17 NCAA men's basketball season, which corresponds to the period for which the 1917 All-Americans were selected.

Related Concepts:

  • What related NCAA men's basketball season is mentioned in the 'See also' section?: The 'See also' section links to the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season, which is the season for which the 1917 All-Americans were selected.
  • What is the purpose of the 'See also' section in relation to the 1917 All-Americans?: The 'See also' section provides a link to the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season, offering context for the season during which these players were recognized.
  • What is the overall purpose of the table listing the players and their teams?: The table serves to list the individuals recognized as 1917 College Basketball All-Americans, along with the university team they represented during the 1916-17 season.

The NCAA Division I Consensus All-American Selections PDF document cited was last updated in 2009.

Answer: False

The cited NCAA Division I Consensus All-American Selections PDF document was archived from its original location on August 16, 2009, not necessarily last updated in that year.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the primary source cited for the information on the 1917 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans?: The primary source cited is a PDF document from the NCAA titled 'Division I Consensus All-American Selections,' which was archived from its original location on August 16, 2009.
  • What information does the reference provide about the NCAA Division I Consensus All-American Selections?: The reference points to an NCAA PDF document detailing Division I Consensus All-American Selections, which was archived in August 2009, suggesting it's a source for historical award data.
  • How does the navigation template categorize the All-American selections from 1929 onwards?: From 1929 onwards, the navigation template categorizes the All-American selections under the 'Consensus' group.

The 'vte' navigation box stands for 'view, template, edit' and offers user interaction options.

Answer: True

The 'vte' navigation box typically stands for 'view, template, edit' and offers user interaction options on web pages.

Related Concepts:

  • What does the 'vte' navigation box typically represent?: The 'vte' navigation box, typically found on Wikipedia templates, stands for 'view,' 'template,' and 'edit,' providing users with options to view the template's content, discuss it, or edit it.

The image accompanying the article shows Charles Taft II playing for Yale.

Answer: True

The image accompanying the source material depicts Charles Phelps Taft II, a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection who played for Yale University.

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  • What does the image accompanying the article depict regarding a specific player?: The image accompanying the source material depicts Charles Phelps Taft II, a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection who played for Yale University.
  • Who was Charles Taft, and which university did he represent as a 1917 All-American?: Charles Taft was a 1917 College Basketball All-American selection for Yale University. He is also pictured on the left in the accompanying image.
  • What specific team is associated with Charles Taft in the context of his 1917 All-American selection?: Charles Taft is associated with the Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team.

The 'See also' section provides context by linking to the 1917-18 basketball season.

Answer: False

The 'See also' section provides context by linking to the 1916-17 NCAA men's basketball season, which corresponds to the period for which the 1917 All-Americans were selected.

Related Concepts:

  • What related NCAA men's basketball season is mentioned in the 'See also' section?: The 'See also' section links to the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season, which is the season for which the 1917 All-Americans were selected.
  • What is the purpose of the 'See also' section in relation to the 1917 All-Americans?: The 'See also' section provides a link to the 1916–17 NCAA men's basketball season, offering context for the season during which these players were recognized.
  • What is the primary focus of the provided text regarding NCAA Men's Basketball?: The provided text focuses on the 1917 College Basketball All-American team, detailing the players selected and the context of their recognition.

Redlinks for Cyril Haas, George Hjelte, and F. I. Reynolds indicate they have dedicated Wikipedia pages.

Answer: False

Redlinks for Cyril Haas, George Hjelte, and F. I. Reynolds indicate that dedicated Wikipedia pages for these individuals do not currently exist within the source's context.

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  • What does the presence of 'redlink=1' in the links for Cyril Haas, George Hjelte, and F. I. Reynolds suggest?: The presence of 'redlink=1' in the links for Cyril Haas, George Hjelte, and F. I. Reynolds indicates that dedicated pages for these individuals do not currently exist within the source's context.

What visual cue in the source material indicated that Ray Woods was the top performer for the 1917 season?

Answer: His name was highlighted in gold.

Ray Woods was visually distinguished by gold highlighting in the list of 1917 All-Americans, signifying his retroactive designation as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the significance of the gold highlighting on Ray Woods' entry in the 1917 All-American list?: The gold highlighting indicates that Ray Woods was retroactively named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season in 1944.
  • Who was Ray Woods, and what distinction did he receive among the 1917 All-Americans?: Ray Woods was a 1917 College Basketball All-American from the University of Illinois. He was highlighted in gold, signifying his retroactive selection as the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year in 1944.
  • Besides being an All-American, what other significant retroactive honor did Ray Woods receive for the 1917 season?: Ray Woods also received the retroactive honor of being named the Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year for the 1917 season, an award designated in 1944.

The NCAA Division I Consensus All-American Selections document mentioned in the reference was archived in what year?

Answer: 2009

The NCAA Division I Consensus All-American Selections document referenced was archived from its original location on August 16, 2009.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the primary source cited for the information on the 1917 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans?: The primary source cited is a PDF document from the NCAA titled 'Division I Consensus All-American Selections,' which was archived from its original location on August 16, 2009.
  • What information does the reference provide about the NCAA Division I Consensus All-American Selections?: The reference points to an NCAA PDF document detailing Division I Consensus All-American Selections, which was archived in August 2009, suggesting it's a source for historical award data.

What does the 'vte' in the navigation box typically stand for?

Answer: View, Template, Edit

The 'vte' navigation box typically stands for 'view, template, edit,' offering standard user interaction options on web pages.

Related Concepts:

  • What does the 'vte' navigation box typically represent?: The 'vte' navigation box, typically found on Wikipedia templates, stands for 'view,' 'template,' and 'edit,' providing users with options to view the template's content, discuss it, or edit it.

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