About Jim McIntyre
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 78). Jim McIntyre was an American basketball player.
James Keith McIntyre (October 9, 1927 – December 10, 2005) was an American basketball player for the University of Minnesota from 1945 to 1949. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, he led Camden High School (then Henry High School) to two state championships before becoming a two-time consensus All-American at Minnesota. McIntyre is recognized as being the University of Minnesota's first true "big man."
Despite his success on the basketball court, McIntyre was never drafted into the National Basketball Association. He spent most of his later life as a Presbyterian reverend in the Twin Cities area and died on December 10, 2005, because of an infection.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim McIntyre?
American basketball player
When was Jim McIntyre born?
Jim McIntyre was born on 9 October 1927 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
When did Jim McIntyre die?
Jim McIntyre died on 10 December 2005.
What was Jim McIntyre's occupation?
Jim McIntyre was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim McIntyre?
Jim McIntyre was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim McIntyre (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim McIntyre. https://biography.guide/jim-mcintyre-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jim McIntyre." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-mcintyre-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim McIntyre." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-mcintyre-basketball-player/.
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