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M.C. Burton Jr.

b. 1937

American basketball player

Basketball player
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About M.C. Burton Jr.

Born 1937. M.C. Burton Jr. is an American basketball player, known for Big Ten Conference and North American Basketball League.

Memie Clifton Burton Jr. (born September 3, 1937 Burton scored 22 points in the championship game, a 43–41 victory over Flint Northern before a crowd of 11,835 at Jenison field house in East Lansing, Michigan. Burton's 423 points in 1954 represented 35% of the team's season total, and he was named to the All-Tournament High School Basketball Team selected by the Associated Press. The championship was the first for Muskegon coach Oscar (Okie) Johnson who had been the school's coach for 27 years. The Pistons offered Burton $15,000 a year to play in the NBA, but Burton declined. He also maintains a practice in obstetrics and gynecology in Phoenix.

Personal life Burton's brother, Ed, also played basketball.

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Important facts

Born
3 September 1937, Blytheville
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States
Known for
Big Ten Conference, North American Basketball League
Education
University of Michigan, University of Michigan Medical School, Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Medicine
Also known as
Memie Clifton Burton Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is M.C. Burton Jr.?

American basketball player

When was M.C. Burton Jr. born?

M.C. Burton Jr. was born on 3 September 1937 in Blytheville.

What is M.C. Burton Jr.'s occupation?

M.C. Burton Jr. is a basketball player.

What is M.C. Burton Jr. known for?

M.C. Burton Jr. is known for Big Ten Conference and North American Basketball League.

What nationality is M.C. Burton Jr.?

M.C. Burton Jr. is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: M.C. Burton Jr.

· Wikidata: Q6712442

· DBpedia: M. C. Burton Jr.

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