John Wright (basketball)
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BornJanuary 8, 1921
Middletown, Indiana, U.S.
Middletown, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 2008 (aged 87)
Wildwood, Florida, U.S.
Wildwood, Florida, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1921 Middletown, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 2008 (aged 87) Wildwood, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1944–1945 | Paterson Crescents |
| 1945 | Youngstown Bears |
| 1945–1947 | Midland Dow A.C.'s |
John Thomas "Doc" Wright (January 8, 1921 – July 24, 2008) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Youngstown Bears in two games during the 1945–46 season and averaged 5.5 points per game.[1][3] Some sources indicate that he played at George Washington University, but GWU's all-time letter winners records do not include him.[2][3]
