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Jack George

1928 – 1989

American basketball player

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Lived 1928 – 1989 (aged 60). Jack George was an American basketball player.

John Edwin George Jr. (November 13, 1928 – January 30, 1989) was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of Swissvale, Pennsylvania.

George attended St. John's College High School in Washington, D.C. He played basketball and baseball at La Salle University in the early 1950s. He was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1953 NBA draft and played eight seasons in the league with the Warriors and New York Knicks. Among the highlights of his NBA career were his NBA Championship with the Warriors in 1956 and his NBA All-Star Game appearances in 1956 and 1957. The 6'2" guard ranked within the NBA's top ten in assists per game six times throughout his career and led the league in total minutes played (2,840) in 1955–56.

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St. John's College High School, La Salle University
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John Edwin George Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack George?

American basketball player (1928–1989)

When was Jack George born?

Jack George was born on 13 November 1928 in Swissvale.

When did Jack George die?

Jack George died on 30 January 1989 in Lee.

What was Jack George's occupation?

Jack George was a basketball player.

What nationality was Jack George?

Jack George was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack George

· Wikidata: Q1453417

· DBpedia: Jack George (basketball)

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