Johnny Cox
Johnny W. Cox (born November 1, 1936) is a retired American basketball player.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1, 1936 Neon, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hazard (Hazard, Kentucky) |
| College | Kentucky (1956–1959) |
| NBA draft | 1959: 4th round, 28th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1960–1963 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 25 |
| Career history | |
| 1960 | Cleveland Pipers |
| 1961 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
| 1961–1962 | Cleveland Pipers |
| 1962–1963 | Chicago Zephyrs |
| 1963–1964 | Battle Creek Warriors |
| 1964–1965 | Muskegon Panthers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 573 (7.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 280 (3.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 142 (1.9 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A jersey honoring Cox hangs in Rupp Arena
A 6'4" guard from Hazard High School in Kentucky,won a state championship in 1955 at Hazard .Cox starred at the University of Kentucky from 1956 to 1959. He scored 1,461 points in 84 career games and won an NCAA championship in 1958. His #24 jersey was later retired by the university.[1]
Cox played one season (1962–63) in the NBA as a member of the Chicago Zephyrs. He averaged 7.8 points per game in 73 games.[2] He also played in the American Basketball League.
References
- "Johnny Cox". BigBlueHistory.net. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved January 11, 2008.
- "Johnny Cox Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2008.
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