Jack Israel

Jack Weldon Israel (April 3, 1934 – September 17, 2017) was an American basketball player who was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 14th round of the 1959 NBA draft from Southwest Missouri State University.^[1][2] He attended the University of Missouri for his freshman year (1951–52) before joining the Navy. After his military commitment, he returned to Springfield, Missouri and finished his college basketball career at Missouri State.

Born(1934-04-03)April 3, 1934

Springfield, Missouri

DiedSeptember 17, 2017(2017-09-17) (aged 83)

Sun City West, Arizona

NationalityAmerican

High schoolCentral (Springfield, Missouri)

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Jack Israel

Personal information
Born	(1934-04-03)April 3, 1934 Springfield, Missouri
Died	September 17, 2017(2017-09-17) (aged 83) Sun City West, Arizona
Nationality	American
Career information
High school	Central (Springfield, Missouri)
College	Missouri (1951–1952) Missouri State (1957–1959)
NBA draft	1959: 14th round, 83rd overall pick
Drafted by	New York Knicks
Career highlights
Missouri State Hall of Fame (1979)
Stats at Basketball Reference

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In his post-basketball career he became a teacher, coach, counselor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent, and college professor.