About Tony Windis
Lived 1933 – 2024 (aged 91). Tony Windis was an American basketball player.
Anthony John Windis II (January 27, 1933 – May 14, 2024) was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Detroit Pistons. Windis played college basketball for the Wyoming Cowboys, and ranks second all time in the school's career scoring average with 21.2 ppg. He was selected with the second pick in the fifth round of the 1959 NBA draft. He appeared in nine games for the Pistons in the 1959–60 NBA season and he averaged 4.0 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game and 3.6 assists per game.
Windis was a native of Long Island, and lived in Rawlins, Wyoming. He died on May 14, 2024, at the age of 91.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGDetroit921.4.267.6675.23.64.0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tony Windis?
basketball player (1933–2024)
When was Tony Windis born?
Tony Windis was born on 27 January 1933 in New York City.
When did Tony Windis die?
Tony Windis died on 14 May 2024 in Laramie.
What was Tony Windis's occupation?
Tony Windis was a basketball player.
What nationality was Tony Windis?
Tony Windis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Windis. https://biography.guide/tony-windis/
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