About Jimmy Hull
Lived 1917 – 1991 (aged 74). Jimmy Hull was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
James Robbins Hull Jr. (February 15, 1917 – November 2, 1991) was an American basketball forward who led the Ohio State Buckeyes to the championship game in the first-ever NCAA basketball tournament. The Buckeyes finished the season with a 16–7 record, and lost to the Oregon Ducks in the finals. Hull was named the Most Outstanding Player of that first tournament.
Hull was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes. As a senior and captain of the 1938–1939 team he was the leading scorer in the Big Ten Conference and was a consensus All-America selection.
In 1977 Hull was inducted as a charter member of the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame. In 2007 he was inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Hull?
American basketball player (1917–1991)
When was Jimmy Hull born?
Jimmy Hull was born on 15 February 1917 in Leesburg.
When did Jimmy Hull die?
Jimmy Hull died on 2 November 1991 in Ohio.
What was Jimmy Hull's occupation?
Jimmy Hull was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Jimmy Hull?
Jimmy Hull was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Hull. https://biography.guide/jimmy-hull/
MLA: "Jimmy Hull." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-hull/.
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