Wilbert "Wibs" Kautz (September 7, 1915 â May 1979) was an American professional basketball player. He spent three seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL) and one season in the Basketball Association of America (BAA). His career in the NBL began during the 1939âÂÂ40 season through the 1941âÂÂ42 season all spent as a member of the Chicago Bruins. His one season in the BAA was spent on the Chicago Stags 1946âÂÂ47 roster. He attended Loyola University Chicago.