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Jack Harvey

1918 – 1981

American basketball player

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About Jack Harvey

Lived 1918 – 1981 (aged 63). Jack Harvey was an American basketball player.

Jack Arthur Harvey (August 6, 1918 – November 21, 1981) was an All-American basketball forward/center at the University of Colorado from 1937 to 1940. As a senior in 1939–40, Harvey became the first Buffaloes basketball player to earn a Consensus All-American distinction when he garnered a Second Team accolade. He had also been recognized as a First Team All-American in 1939, although he was not a consensus selection. Harvey led the Buffaloes to two conference championships and a trip to the NCAA tournament his senior season. During his junior and senior years, Colorado posted a 31–8 record and spent some time as the #1 team in the country.

No records of Harvey's scoring and rebounding statistics have ever been found. He was known as a tenacious defender, however, which is probably a leading cause for his All-American distinction in 1939 and 1940.

In 1942, Harvey helped lead the Denver American Legion of the AAU to a national championship by defeating the Phillips 66ers 45–32.

Harvey died on November 21, 1981, at age 63.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Awards
NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
Also known as
Jack Arthur Harvey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Harvey?

American basketball player (1918-1981)

When was Jack Harvey born?

Jack Harvey was born on 6 August 1918 in Marysville.

When did Jack Harvey die?

Jack Harvey died on 1 November 1981 in Fort Collins, Colorado.

What was Jack Harvey's occupation?

Jack Harvey was a basketball player.

What nationality was Jack Harvey?

Jack Harvey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Harvey

· Wikidata: Q6112982

· DBpedia: Jack Harvey (basketball)

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