Jim McIntyre (basketball)
Reverend James McIntyre (1927 – December 10, 2005) was an American basketball player for the University of Minnesota from 1945–46 to 1948–49. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, he led Patrick Henry High School to two state championships before becoming a two-time consensus All-American at Minnesota.[1][2] McIntyre is recognized as being the University of Minnesota's first true "big man."[1] Standing at 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) and playing the center position, he was especially large for players of the late 1940s era.[1] During his career, he was a two-time First Team All-Big Ten Conference and one-time Second Team All-Big Ten selection.[2] McIntyre scored 1,223 points and had set a then-single season Minnesota scoring record of 360 points.[1][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1927 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Died | December 10, 2005 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Patrick Henry (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| College | Minnesota (1945–1949) |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Despite his success on the basketball court, McIntyre was never drafted into the National Basketball Association. He spent most of his later life as a Presbyterian reverend in the Twin Cities area and died on December 10, 2005, because of an infection.[1]
References
- Cohen, Ben (December 13, 2005). "Obituary: James McIntyre". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- "Awards and Honors". GopherSports.com. University of Minnesota. 2010. Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- McCollough, Terry (2005). "This was Brainerd". The Dispatch. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved September 5, 2010.