Leary Lentz
American basketball player (1945–2024)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leary Lee Lentz (February 23, 1945 – May 26, 2024) was an American basketball player. After playing college basketball at the University of Houston, the 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) forward played for two seasons in the American Basketball Association with the Houston Mavericks and the New York Nets.
BornFebruary 23, 1945
Clarkton, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 2024 (aged 79)
Georgetown, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1945 Clarkton, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2024 (aged 79) Georgetown, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cahokia (Cahokia, Illinois) |
| College | Houston (1964–1967) |
| NBA draft | 1967: undrafted |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 35, 27 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1969 | Houston Mavericks |
| 1969 | New York Nets |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Lentz died on May 26, 2024, at the age of 79.[1]
