About Fred LaCour
Lived 1938 – 1972 (aged 34). Fred LaCour was an American basketball player.
Fred LaCour (February 7, 1938 – August 5, 1972) was an American professional basketball player. LaCour was selected in the 1960 NBA draft by the St. Louis Hawks after a collegiate career at the University of San Francisco.
High school career LaCour played on the varsity team at St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco, California where he graduated from in 1956. He stood at and his array of ball-handling and shooting abilities enabled him to play at any position.
Personal life LaCour was of Louisiana Creole mixed-race descent. He had been hospitalized for almost three months during a battle with cancer. LaCour donated his body for cancer research.
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Who was Fred LaCour?
American professional basketball player (1938-1972)
When was Fred LaCour born?
Fred LaCour was born on 7 February 1938 in San Francisco.
When did Fred LaCour die?
Fred LaCour died on 5 August 1972 in San Francisco.
What was Fred LaCour's occupation?
Fred LaCour was a basketball player.
What nationality was Fred LaCour?
Fred LaCour was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred LaCour. https://biography.guide/fred-lacour/
MLA: "Fred LaCour." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-lacour/.
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