Jack Cobb

Jack Cobb
Personal information
Born (1904-08-04)August 4, 1904
Durham, North Carolina
Died September 9, 1966(1966-09-09) (aged 62)
Greenville, North Carolina
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school Woodberry Forest
(Woodberry Forest, Virginia)
College North Carolina (1923–1926)
Position Forward
Career highlights and awards

John Blackwell "Jack" Cobb (August 4, 1904 – September 9, 1966) was a college basketball player at the University of North Carolina in the 1920s. Cobb led the Tar Heels to their first undefeated season in 1924 and to three straight Southern Conference titles (1924, 1925, 1926).[1] Cobb was named national player of the year for 1926 by the Helms Athletic Foundation.[2] The 1924 team was retroactively named national champion by the Helms Foundation in 1936.

Cobb is one of eight Tar Heels basketball players who have had their jersey retired.

Cobb's dreams of pursuing a coaching career were dashed when he had a motorcycle accident in 1929 and lost part of his lower right leg.[3] Cobb did continue to coach Little League baseball teams throughout much of his life.[4]

References

  1. ↑ North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame - Jack Cobb
  2. ↑ Tarheelblue.com Media Guide
  3. ↑ North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame - Jack Cobb
  4. ↑ Tarheelblue.com Media Guide
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