About Joe Scott
Lived 1916 – 1971 (aged 55). Joe Scott was an American basketball player and athletics competitor.
Joseph F. Scott (April 22, 1916 – May 25, 1971) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers in the National Basketball League during the 1945–46 season and averaged 2.5 points per game.
Scott was also a standout track athlete. He won the decathlon at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships (a 10-event test to determine the best athlete in the country) in New York City in 1938, and successfully defended his title a year later in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Scott?
American basketball player (1916-1971)
When was Joe Scott born?
Joe Scott was born on 22 April 1916 in Ohio.
When did Joe Scott die?
Joe Scott died on 25 May 1971 in Pepper Pike.
What was Joe Scott's occupation?
Joe Scott was a basketball player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Joe Scott?
Joe Scott was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Scott (basketball player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Scott. https://biography.guide/joe-scott-basketball-player/
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