Gary Gregor
American basketball player, NBA forward
Born
August 13th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Competed for multiple teams during the 1970s and 1980s, including the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks. Gregor had a notable college career before transitioning to the professional league. After retiring from basketball, he remained involved in the sport through coaching and other roles.
Played for the Detroit Pistons
Played for the New York Knicks
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