Cliff Barker

Basketball player, 1947 NBA Champion

Cliff Barker - Athletes & Sports Figures born January 15th, 1921
Born
Died

1998
28 years ago — 77 years old

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Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball as a guard in the National Basketball Association. Contributed to the success of the New York Knicks during the late 1940s. Helped lead the Knicks to win the 1947 NBA Championship. Transitioned later to coaching and mentoring young athletes in the sport.

Won the 1947 NBA Championship with the New York Knicks

Served as a coach and mentor for young athletes

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