About John Gardiner
Lived 1943 – 2014 (aged 71). John Gardiner was an Australian basketball player.
John Neville Gardiner (3 March 1943 – 17 May 2014) was an Australian basketball player and coach. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics and was a key figure in the establishment of the National Basketball League.
Gardiner was involved with basketball for more than 50 years as a player, coach and administrator at all levels of the game. He coached more than 400 games and won five Men's SBL championships with the Perry Lakes Hawks, including four consecutive between 2001 and 2004.
Gardiner died of cancer on 17 May 2014.
In 2021, Gardiner was one of 11 inaugural inductees into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gardiner?
Australian basketball player
When was John Gardiner born?
John Gardiner was born on 3 March 1943 in Newcastle.
When did John Gardiner die?
John Gardiner died on 17 May 2014 in Perth.
What was John Gardiner's occupation?
John Gardiner was a basketball player.
What nationality was John Gardiner?
John Gardiner was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gardiner (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gardiner. https://biography.guide/john-gardiner-basketball-player/
MLA: "John Gardiner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gardiner-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "John Gardiner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-gardiner-basketball-player/.
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