George Dempsey (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 19, 1929 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Merchantville (Merchantville, New Jersey) |
| College | The King's College (New York) |
| NBA draft | 1951 / Round: 7 / Pick: 68th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors | |
| Playing career | 1954–1959 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 19, 5, 3 |
| Career history | |
| 1954–1959 | Philadelphia Warriors |
| 1959 | Syracuse Nationals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 1,574 (5.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,125 (3.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 711 (2.3 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
George P. Dempsey (born July 19, 1929) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A 6'2" guard from King's College, Dempsey played five seasons (1954–1959) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors and Syracuse Nationals. He averaged 5.0 points per game in his career and won a league championship with Philadelphia in 1956.
Dempsey also played for the 1947 Merchantville High School team that won the New Jersey Group II state championship.[1]
Dempsey has been a resident of Pennsauken Township, New Jersey.[2]
References
- ↑ NJSIAA Group Basketball Past Champions, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed December 24, 2015.
- ↑ Narducci, Marc. "Back On The Field After A Frustrating Time Haddon Heights Shortstop And Captain Brent Dempsey Remained A Leader Despite Missing Seven Games.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 5, 2000. Accessed December 24, 2015. "George Dempsey played five years in the NBA, retiring after the 1958-59 season. 'I've always emphasized team,' said George Dempsey, 70, who lives in Pennsauken."
External links
- George Dempsey at Basketball-Reference.com
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