About Sonny Wood
Lived 1922 – 1970 (aged 47). Sonny Wood was an American basketball player.
Robert "Sonny" Wood (December 31, 1922 – July 11, 1970) was an American professional basketball and minor league baseball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Dayton Rens during the 1948–49 season and averaged 6.7 points per game. He also competed in independent leagues and the American Basketball League. Wood served in the Army in World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sonny Wood?
American basketball player (1922-1970)
When was Sonny Wood born?
Sonny Wood was born on 31 December 1922 in Birmingham.
When did Sonny Wood die?
Sonny Wood died on 11 July 1970 in New York City.
What was Sonny Wood's occupation?
Sonny Wood was a basketball player.
What nationality was Sonny Wood?
Sonny Wood was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sonny Wood. https://biography.guide/sonny-wood/
MLA: "Sonny Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sonny-wood/.
Chicago: "Sonny Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sonny-wood/.
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