Dean White (basketball)
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BornMay 30, 1923
Malta, Ohio, U.S.
Malta, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1992 (aged 69)
Mohave County, Arizona, U.S.
Mohave County, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1923 Malta, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1992 (aged 69) Mohave County, Arizona, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Salem Community (Salem, Illinois) |
| College | Valparaiso (1946–1947) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1947 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| 1947–1948 | Seattle Athletics |
| 1948–1949 | Vancouver Hornets |
Dean William Wendell "Donk" White (May 30, 1923 – June 24, 1992) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for half of one season at Valparaiso University before he left school to play professionally.[3] He then played in the National Basketball League for the Sheboygan Red Skins in five games during the 1946–47 season and averaged 4.2 points per game.[1][4] White also spent two seasons in the Pacific Coast Professional Basketball League.[2]
