About Jimmy Darrow
Lived 1937 – 1987 (aged 49). Jimmy Darrow was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
James K. Darrow (September 25, 1937 – June 8, 1987) was an American basketball player. He was born in Akron, Ohio. A , guard, Darrow starred at Bowling Green State University. He was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks of the National Basketball Association and played five games with them during the 1961–62 NBA season, scoring twelve points. He previously played for the Akron Goodyears in the National Industrial Basketball League.
Darrow was inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGSt. Louis56.8.200.8571.41.22.4
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Darrow?
American basketball player (1937-1987)
When was Jimmy Darrow born?
Jimmy Darrow was born on 25 August 1937 in Akron.
When did Jimmy Darrow die?
Jimmy Darrow died on 8 June 1987 in Akron.
What was Jimmy Darrow's occupation?
Jimmy Darrow was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Jimmy Darrow?
Jimmy Darrow was American.
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