About John Arthurs
Born 1947. John Arthurs is an American basketball player and baseball player.
John Charles Arthurs (born August 15, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.
Arthurs played college basketball for the Tulane University, where he was an All-American in 1969. He scored 1,501 points in three seasons, graduating as Tulane's all-time leading scorer. He also served as a first baseman for Tulane's baseball team. After college, Arthurs was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 6th round (73rd pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft. He appeared in 11 games for the Bucks during the 1969–70 NBA season and tallied 35 points.
When his sports career ended, Arthurs entered the real estate business in New Orleans. He is also a member of the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Who is John Arthurs?
American professional basketball player
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John Arthurs was born on 15 August 1947 in New Orleans.
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John Arthurs is a basketball player and baseball player.
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John Arthurs is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Arthurs. https://biography.guide/john-arthurs/
MLA: "John Arthurs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-arthurs/.
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