About George Pearcy
Lived 1919 – 1992 (aged 73). George Pearcy was an American basketball player.
George William "Wig" Pearcy (July 2, 1919 – September 14, 1992) was an American professional basketball player. He played in 37 games for the Detroit Falcons of the Basketball Association of America in the 1946–47 season. He recorded 94 points, 13 assists, and 68 personal fouls in his career. George is the older brother of Henry Pearcy, who also played for the Falcons that season.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Detroit 37 .238 .727 .4 2.5Career 37 .238 .727 .4 2.5
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Who was George Pearcy?
American basketball player
When was George Pearcy born?
George Pearcy was born on 2 July 1919 in Martinsville.
When did George Pearcy die?
George Pearcy died on 14 September 1992 in Martinsville.
What was George Pearcy's occupation?
George Pearcy was a basketball player.
What nationality was George Pearcy?
George Pearcy was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Pearcy. https://biography.guide/george-pearcy/
MLA: "George Pearcy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-pearcy/.
Chicago: "George Pearcy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-pearcy/.
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