Med Park

Medford R. Park (April 11, 1933 – July 23, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.

Born(1933-04-11)April 11, 1933

Britton, South Dakota, U.S.

DiedJuly 23, 1998(1998-07-23) (aged 65)

Springfield, Missouri, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)

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Med Park

Personal information
Born	(1933-04-11)April 11, 1933 Britton, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	July 23, 1998(1998-07-23) (aged 65) Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Wentworth Military Academy (Lexington, Missouri)
College	Missouri (1952–1955)
NBA draft	1955: undrafted
Playing career	1955–1960
Position	Shooting guard / small forward
Number	11, 27, 32, 17, 14
Career history
1955–1958	St. Louis Hawks
1958–1960	Cincinnati Royals
Career highlights
NBA champion (1958)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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Park grew up in Lexington, Missouri. Park attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington from 1947 to 1951 and was a star athlete. He then went on to become an All-American basketball player for the University of Missouri. A 6'2" guard/forward, Park played five seasons (1955–1960) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the St. Louis Hawks and Cincinnati Royals. He averaged 6.1 points per game and won a league championship with St. Louis in 1958. He also played one season with the Washington Generals.