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Jim Marsh

1946 – 2019

American basketball player

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Lived 1946 – 2019 (aged 73). Jim Marsh was an American basketball player.

James Marsh (April 26, 1946 – August 12, 2019) was an American professional basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for one season. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans, and played professionally for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.

After his playing career, Marsh spent time as an assistant coach at the University of Utah before transitioning to a career as a broadcaster for the Seattle SuperSonics, which is the franchise by which he was drafted out of college. He served as the color commentator on SuperSonics television broadcasts for 12 years.

Marsh was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2004. He had two adult daughters and lived in Kirkland, Washington, where he continued to coach an AAU basketball team.

Career statistics

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Education
Pasadena High School, University of Southern California
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James Marsh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Marsh?

American basketball player (1946-2019)

When was Jim Marsh born?

Jim Marsh was born on 26 April 1946 in Pasadena.

When did Jim Marsh die?

Jim Marsh died on 12 August 2019 in Portland.

What was Jim Marsh's occupation?

Jim Marsh was a basketball player.

What nationality was Jim Marsh?

Jim Marsh was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Marsh

· Wikidata: Q660132

· DBpedia: Jim Marsh (basketball)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Marsh. https://biography.guide/jim-marsh/

MLA: "Jim Marsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-marsh/.

Chicago: "Jim Marsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-marsh/.

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