About John Rinka
Born 1948. John Rinka is an American basketball player.
John Rinka (born October 4, 1948) is an American former college basketball player best known for his high-scoring offensive ability and accurate jump shot while at Kenyon College from 1966 to 1970. A shooting guard, Rinka is in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) top ten in all-time scoring despite playing before the advent of the three–point line and the shot clock. He once scored 69 points in a game, which is tied for the 21st-highest single game output in NCAA history; due to his size. but because he was leery of playing at home and because the American Basketball Association (ABA) utilized a three–point line, Rinka tried out for the ABA's Utah Stars instead.
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Who is John Rinka?
American basketball player
When was John Rinka born?
John Rinka was born on 4 October 1948.
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John Rinka is a basketball player.
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John Rinka is American.
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