Wilbert King (February 16, 1915 – 1965) was an American professional basketball and baseball player.[1][2] King played in the Negro leagues from 1944 to 1947 with the New York Black Yankees, Cleveland Buckeyes, Chicago American Giants, and Homestead Grays.[3] He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems in the 1946–47 season and averaged 8.2 points per game.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1915 Birmingham, Alabama |
| Died | 1965 (aged 49–50) Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pershing (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Playing career | 1935–1949 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1935–1936 | Central Athletic Association |
| 1941–1943 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1941–1942 | Trojans |
| 1943–1944 | Brewster Recreation |
| 1946–1947 | Detroit Gems |
| 1947 | Kansas City Stars |
| 1947–1949 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| Wilbert King | |
|---|---|
| Second baseman | |
| Born: February 16, 1915 Birmingham, Alabama | |
| Died: 1965 (aged 49–50) Michigan | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1944, for the New York Black Yankees | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1947, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Teams | |
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References edit
- ^ "Willie King". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. 17 March 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ a b "Willie King NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ "Wilbert King Seamheads Profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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