Nick Yost
American basketball player
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Nicholas Yost (April 1, 1915 – December 31, 1980) was an American basketball player who played in the United States' National Basketball League for two seasons.[1][2] He played for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans between 1938 and 1940.[2]
BornApril 1, 1915
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 1980 (aged 65)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1915 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 1980 (aged 65) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DePaul Academy (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1934–1937) |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1940 | Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
Yost grew up in Chicago, attended DePaul Academy for high school, then lettered in basketball at DePaul University between 1934 and 1937 before turning professional.[3][4]
