Today in Wheeling History: September 19--Bernie Mehen, legendary basketball player at Wheeling High School, was born (1918).
Bernie Mehen was born on September 19, 1918 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He played basketball at Wheeling High School, leading the team to state championships in 1936 and 1938. At the University of Tennessee, Mehen received All-American honors and led the Volunteers to an SEC championship in 1941. During World War II, Mehen served as a second lieutenant in the infantry and saw action in Europe before being wounded in his left heel. After the war, he played professionally for the Youngstown Bears and Toledo Jeeps. Mehen was inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame in 1992 for his legendary basketball career. He passed away on May 11, 2007. (https://tinyurl.com/kdrss4wc)
Bernie Mehen was born on September 19, 1918 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He played basketball at Wheeling High School, leading the team to state championships in 1936 and 1938. At the University of Tennessee, Mehen received All-American honors and led the Volunteers to an SEC championship in 1941. During World War II, Mehen served as a second lieutenant in the infantry and saw action in Europe before being wounded in his left heel. After the war, he played professionally for the Youngstown Bears and Toledo Jeeps. Mehen was inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame in 1992 for his legendary basketball career. He passed away on May 11, 2007. (https://tinyurl.com/kdrss4wc)
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