About Dean Mealy
Lived 1915 – 1973 (aged 57). Dean Mealy was an American basketball player.
Dean R. Mealy (May 7, 1915 – April 28, 1973) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots and Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1937 and 1940. For his career he averaged 3.8 points per game and helped lead the Wingfoots to the NBL championship in 1937–38.
While at Muskingum University, Mealy played for the football, basketball, and track teams.
Career statistics
†Denotes seasons in which Tamango's team won an NBL championship
NBL Source
Regular season Year Team GP FGM FTM PTS PPG 1937–38† Akron 8 6 16 28 3.5 1938–39 Akron 10 15 14 44 4.4 1939–40 Oshkosh 1 0 0 0 .0Career 19 21 30 72 3.8
Playoffs
Year Team GP FGM FTM PTS PPG 1937–38† Akron 3 2 5 9 3.0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dean Mealy?
American basketball player
When was Dean Mealy born?
Dean Mealy was born on 7 May 1915 in Cuyahoga Falls.
When did Dean Mealy die?
Dean Mealy died on 28 April 1973 in Stark County.
What was Dean Mealy's occupation?
Dean Mealy was a basketball player.
What nationality was Dean Mealy?
Dean Mealy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dean Mealy. https://biography.guide/dean-mealy/
MLA: "Dean Mealy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dean-mealy/.
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