Dean Mealy
American basketball player (1915–1973)
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Dean R. Mealy (May 7, 1915 – April 28, 1973) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots and Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1937 and 1940.[1][2][3] For his career he averaged 3.8 points per game and helped lead the Wingfoots to the NBL championship in 1937–38.[1]
BornMay 7, 1915
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 1973 (aged 57)
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1915 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 1973 (aged 57) Massillon, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cuyahoga Falls (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) |
| College | Muskingum (1934–1938) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1937–1939 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
| 1939–1940 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| Career highlights | |
| |
While at Muskingum University, Mealy played for the football, basketball, and track teams.[2]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | FGM | Field goals made |
| FTM | Free throws made | FTA | Free throws attempted |
| FT% | Free throw percentage | PTS | Total points |
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| † | Denotes seasons in which Tamango's team won an NBL championship |
NBL
Source[1]
