Jim Walsh (basketball)

James Patrick Walsh (August 29, 1930 – March 4, 1976) was an American basketball player.

Jim Walsh
Walsh with the Phillips 66ers.
Personal information
Born(1930-08-29)August 29, 1930
San Francisco, California
DiedMarch 4, 1976(1976-03-04) (aged 45)
San Francisco, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
CollegeStanford (1949–1952)
NBA draft1952: 12th round, 97th overall pick
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
Playing career1957–1958
PositionSmall forward
Number20
Career history
1957–1958Philadelphia Warriors
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne Team competition

A 6'4" forward from Stanford University, Walsh competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, where he won a gold medal with the United States national basketball team. He then played one season (1957–1958) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors, averaging 2.0 points per game.

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