About John Azary
Lived 1929 – 1981 (aged 51). John Azary was an American basketball player.
John D. Azary (October 14, 1929 – September 16, 1981) He was raised in New York City. At , he played the guard position, His finest season came as senior in 1950–51. He captained Columbia as they rolled through the regular season undefeated, won the Eastern Intercollegiate League (modern day Ivy League) championship, and reached the Sweet 16 of the 1951 NCAA Tournament.
After his collegiate career ended, the NBA's Boston Celtics chose him in that year's draft in the seventh round (66th overall). He never played in the NBA; Azary returned to the Scranton Miners when they joined the EPBL for the 1954–55 season and was selected to the All-EPBL Second Team. He also served as the team's head coach for two games and lost both.
Azary died of a heart attack on September 16, 1981, at age 51.
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Who was John Azary?
American basketball player
When was John Azary born?
John Azary was born on 14 October 1929 in New York City.
When did John Azary die?
John Azary died on 15 September 1981 in Washington, D.C..
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John Azary was a basketball player.
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John Azary was American.
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