Ernest Maurice `` Ernie '' Vandeweghe Jr. ( September 12 , 1928 -- November 8 , 2014 ) was an United States Air Force veteran and professional basketball player .
Ernest Maurice `` Ernie '' Vandeweghe Jr. ( September 12 , 1928 -- November 8 , 2014 ) was an American physician , a United States Air Force veteran and professional basketball player .