Hoot Gibson (basketball)
American basketball player (1921–1958)
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Ward B. "Hoot" Gibson Jr. (December 5, 1921 – February 1, 1958) was an American professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA).[1][2]
BornDecember 5, 1921
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 1958 (aged 36)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1921 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 1958 (aged 36) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Roosevelt (Des Moines, Iowa) |
| College | Creighton (1942–1943, 1946–1947) |
| BAA draft | 1947: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1948–1951 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 10, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1948–1949 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1948–1949 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1949 | Boston Celtics |
| 1949–1950 | Waterloo Hawks |
| 1950–1951 | Denver Refiners |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Gibson was killed in a car accident in his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and hit a tree. He was survived by his wife, Vonnie.[3]
NBA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | MPG | Minutes per game | ||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage | ||
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | ||
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high | ||
