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Ross McBurney

1906 – 1988

American college and AAU basketball standout in the 1920s and 30s

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Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 81). Ross McBurney was an American basketball player.

Ross Clayton McBurney (July 29, 1906 – July 4, 1988) was an American basketball player. A 6'5" center, McBurney attended Wichita East High School, where he led the team to a national high school championship in 1925. He then attended Wichita State University from 1926 to 1929, where he became the school's first basketball All-American in 1927. That year he led the Shockers to a 19-2 record and a third-place finish in the Amateur Athletic Union tournament. He was also named to the AAU All-American team that year.

Following his college career, McBurney had a long and successful AAU career. He went to 10 AAU championship tournaments, winning three consecutive national titles with Henry's Clothiers of Wichita in 1930 to 1932 and again earning AAU All-American honors in 1929.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Wichita East High School
Awards
AAU Men's Basketball All-Americans; Helms Athletic Foundation
Also known as
Ross Clayton McBurney

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ross McBurney's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ross McBurney?

American college and AAU basketball standout in the 1920s and 30s

When was Ross McBurney born?

Ross McBurney was born on 29 July 1906.

When did Ross McBurney die?

Ross McBurney died on 4 July 1988.

What was Ross McBurney's occupation?

Ross McBurney was a basketball player.

What nationality was Ross McBurney?

Ross McBurney was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ross McBurney

· Wikidata: Q7369496

· DBpedia: Ross McBurney

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