George McLeod (basketball)
American basketball player (1931–2021)
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George Lee McLeod (January 3, 1931 – January 15, 2023) was an American basketball player. A forward, he played in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and was drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in the 1952 NBA draft.[1] In 1953, he was traded along with Don Boven and Pete Darcey to the Baltimore Bullets for Stan Miasek and Dave Minor.
BornJanuary 3, 1931
Greenville, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2023 (aged 92)
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1931 Greenville, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2023 (aged 92) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | TCU (1949–1952) |
| NBA draft | 1952: 5th round, 40th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Milwaukee Hawks |
| Playing career | 1952–1953 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 10 |
| Career history | |
| 1953 | Baltimore Bullets |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 12 (1.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 21 (2.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 4 (0.4 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
McLeod died on January 15, 2023, at the age of 92.[2]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[1]