George Yardley
Basketball player, 1st NBA All-Star
Born
November 3rd, 1928
96 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the NBA during the 1950s. Began career with the Detroit Pistons and later played for the New York Knicks. Recognized as the first player to score 2,000 points in a single NBA season. Earned selection to the NBA All-Star Game in 1953, marking a significant achievement in a competitive league. Contributed to the growth of basketball as a professional sport in America.
First player to score 2,000 points in a season
Selected for the NBA All-Star Game in 1953
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