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John Crigler

1936 – 2012

American basketball player

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About John Crigler

Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 76). John Crigler was an American basketball coach and basketball player.

John Lloyd Crigler (May 31, 1936 – December 1, 2012) was an American basketball player best known as a starting forward for the "Fiddlin' Five," the University of Kentucky's 1958 NCAA championship team.

Crigler, a 6'3" forward from Hebron, Kentucky, played three years for the Wildcats from 1955 to 1958. As a junior in 1956–57, Crigler was fourth on the team in scoring at 10.1 points per game as the team went 23–5 and were Southeastern Conference champions. As a senior in 1957–58, Crigler increased his scoring to 13.6 per game and helped lead the Wildcats to the 1958 NCAA championship. Crigler had 14 points and 14 rebounds in the final against Seattle University, led by Elgin Baylor.

Following the close of his Kentucky career, Crigler became a high school teacher, coach and administrator at Scott County High School in Georgetown, Kentucky for more than 40 years.

Crigler died on December 1, 2012.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Kentucky
Awards
List of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Champions
Also known as
John Lloyd Crigler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Crigler?

American basketball player

When was John Crigler born?

John Crigler was born on 31 May 1936 in Hebron.

When did John Crigler die?

John Crigler died on 1 December 2012 in Georgetown.

What was John Crigler's occupation?

John Crigler was a basketball coach and basketball player.

What nationality was John Crigler?

John Crigler was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Crigler

· Wikidata: Q6227638

· DBpedia: John Crigler

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