Murray Mitchell
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BornMarch 19, 1923
Huntsville, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 2013 (aged 90)
Portland, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
High schoolHuntsville (Huntsville, Texas)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 19, 1923 Huntsville, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 2013 (aged 90) Portland, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Huntsville (Huntsville, Texas) |
| College | Sam Houston State (1941–1943, 1946–1948) |
| BAA draft | 1948: 5th round, 50th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Boston Celtics |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1949 | Anderson Packers |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Murray Cooper Mitchell (March 19, 1923 – June 11, 2013) was an American professional basketball player.[1]
He played college basketball for Sam Houston State where he was a three time All-Lone Star Conference first team member. His college career was interrupted by World War II where he served in Europe. Following the war, he returned to Sam Houston.[2] During the 1946–47 season, he set a conference scoring record with 285 points in 12 games.[3]
After his collegiate career, Mitchell was selected in the 1948 BAA Draft by the Boston Celtics.[1] In August 1949, he signed with the Anderson Packers[4] where he appeared in two games, averaging 1.0 point and 1.0 assist per contest.[1] He died in 2013.[5]
