About George Tuck
Lived 1882 – 1952 (aged 70). George Tuck was an American basketball player and american football player.
George Albert Tuck (April 12, 1882 – August 22, 1952) was a college basketball player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Tuck, a center, was one of the two first Big Ten Conference basketball players to be named as an All-American, along with Christian Steinmetz, when he made the team in 1905. Minnesota won the first 29 games of Tuck's career and finished with a record of 45–9–1 during his time as a Golden Gopher.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Tuck?
American basketball player (1882-1952)
When was George Tuck born?
George Tuck was born on 12 April 1882 in Minnesota.
When did George Tuck die?
George Tuck died on 22 August 1952 in San Mateo.
What was George Tuck's occupation?
George Tuck was a basketball player and american football player.
What nationality was George Tuck?
George Tuck was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Tuck (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Tuck. https://biography.guide/george-tuck/
MLA: "George Tuck." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-tuck/.
Chicago: "George Tuck." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-tuck/.
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