Ripley County Basketball Hall of Fame
Frank Kramer
Frank Kramer's basketball career perhaps is one of the most unique. Especially when you consider the fact that he could not play until the doughnuts had been fried. Waking up in the early morning hours everyday to work at the family's donut shop, Kramer would prepare the sweet treats and then head off to Sunman High School where academics and basketball took over his life until well past 5pm each day. That dedication and hard work became staples in his life and the grit made Frank a success on the court. By the end of his playing career, he was a leader in both points and assists, becoming one of the areas top post players. Kramer culminated his career scoring 173 points in the 1958-1959 season, helping Sunman to an overall 11-10 record and a sectional runner-up finish to Versailles. Most of his points came from the interior while his passing prowess allowed him to connect to teammates from anywhere on the floor.
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Kramer graduated with four letters in basketball, two in baseball and numerous accolades for his activities inside his academic career. He went on to Indiana University and left Bloomington in 1968 fully prepared for a career as an attorney. From 1969-1973 he served as Deputy and Assistant Attorney General for the State of Indiana and then returned to Lawrenceburg in 1976 where he joined the law office of Ewbank and Kramer. Frank has vast experience as a trial lawyer and focuses his practice on civil litigation.
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He and his wife Nancy have three children, Frank IV, Kathy, and Angela. Kramer was recognized in 2018 for 50 years practicing law by the Indiana State Bar Association and he continues to serve the community, including representing the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation.