Clifton McNeely
Basketball player and coach
Born
June 22nd, 1919
106 years ago
Died
2003
22 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played basketball for Texas Tech University and later had a career in professional basketball. Served as a coach at various levels after retirement from playing. Contributed to the development of basketball programs and influenced many young players through coaching roles.
Played for the New York Knicks
Coached at the collegiate level
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