George Dempsey (basketball)
This article is about the American basketball player. For other uses, see George Dempsey.
| 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.
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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