Wilbert King facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 16, 1915 Birmingham, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | 1965 (aged 49–50) Michigan |
| High school | Pershing (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 1935–1949 |
| Career history | |
| 1935–1936 | Central Athletic Association |
| 1941–1943 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1941–1942 | Trojans |
| 1943–1944 | Brewster Recreation |
| 1946–1947 | Detroit Gems |
| 1947 | Kansas City Stars |
| 1947–1949 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| Wilbert King | |||
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| Second baseman | |||
| Born: February 16, 1915 Birmingham, Alabama |
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| Died: 1965 (aged 49–50) Michigan |
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| debut | |||
| 1944, for the New York Black Yankees | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| 1947, for the Homestead Grays | |||
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Wilbert King (February 16, 1915 - 1965) was an American professional basketball and baseball player. King played in the Negro leagues from 1944 to 1947 with the New York Black Yankees, Cleveland Buckeyes, Chicago American Giants, and Homestead Grays. He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems in the 1946–47 season and averaged 8.2 points per game.
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