About Murray Mitchell
Lived 1923 – 2013 (aged 90). Murray Mitchell was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Murray Cooper Mitchell (March 19, 1923 – June 11, 2013) was an American professional basketball player.
He played college basketball for Sam Houston State where he was a three time All-Lone Star Conference first team member. His college career was interrupted by World War II where he served in Europe. Following the war, he returned to Sam Houston. During the 1946–47 season, he set a conference scoring record with 285 points in 12 games.
After his collegiate career, Mitchell was selected in the 1948 BAA Draft by the Boston Celtics. where he appeared in two games, averaging 1.0 point and 1.0 assist per contest.
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Who was Murray Mitchell?
American basketball player
When was Murray Mitchell born?
Murray Mitchell was born on 19 March 1923 in Huntsville.
When did Murray Mitchell die?
Murray Mitchell died on 11 June 2013 in Portland.
What was Murray Mitchell's occupation?
Murray Mitchell was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Murray Mitchell?
Murray Mitchell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Murray Mitchell. https://biography.guide/murray-mitchell/
MLA: "Murray Mitchell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/murray-mitchell/.
Chicago: "Murray Mitchell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/murray-mitchell/.
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