John Postley
John Postley (May 30, 1940 – July 31, 1970) was an American professional basketball player who spent one season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Pittsburgh Pipers (1967–68). He also played for the Williamsport Billies and the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the Eastern Basketball Association.[1] He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers prior to the 1968-1969 season[2] but was cut before the start of the season.[3] He did not play high school or college basketball.
Personal information | |
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Born | May 30, 1940 |
Died | July 31, 1970 30) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | (aged
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
Position | Forward / center |
Career history | |
1963–1964 | Williamsport Billies |
1967 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
1967–1970 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Postley was discovered by John Chaney, who helped him into the Barons, where in the 1969–70 season he was the league's leading rebounder. Postley collapsed and died from a heart attack in a pro-am league game on July 31, 1970, in Philadelphia at age 30.[4][5]
References
- "John Postley". Stats Crew. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- "Ex-Baron on 76ers squad". Times Leader. 17 September 1968. p. 23. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "John Postley among 3 dropped by 76ers". Times Leader. 23 September 1969. p. 17. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Barons' star collapses, dies during cage game". Scrantonian Tribune. August 2, 1970. p. 58. Retrieved January 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Heart attack claims Barons John Postley, Philadelphia". Times Leader. 3 August 1970. p. 15. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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