Harthorne Wingo

Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo (October 9, 1947 – January 23, 2021) was an American professional basketball player.

Early life Wingo was raised in Tryon, North Carolina, as one of 14 children. He was named after his father, Nathaniel Harthorne Wingo, His family's house was too small for all of the children so Wingo lived with his grandmother across the street while some of his other siblings lived with a neighbor. He won an EBA championship with the Jets in 1972. Wingo was selected as the EBA Most Valuable Player and a member of the All-EBA First Team in 1972. He played four seasons (1973–1976) in the NBA as a member of the Knicks. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1973.

After the 1975–76 season he moved to Italy and played with Pallacanestro Cantu (1976–1978), with whom he won the European Cup Winner's Cup twice, and Superga Mestre (1978–1980).

Personal life and death After his playing career ended, Wingo had financial trouble and developed a cocaine addiction. The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) helped him overcome his addiction by paying for his rehabilitation.

Career statistics

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