George Tuck (basketball)

George Albert Tuck (April 12, 1882 – August 22, 1952)[1] was a college basketball player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Tuck, a center, was one of the two first Big Ten Conference basketball players to be named as an All-American, along with Christian Steinmetz, when he made the team in 1905.[2] Minnesota won the first 29 games of Tuck's career and finished with a record of 45–9–1 during his time as a Golden Gopher.[2]

George Tuck
Personal information
Born(1882-04-12)April 12, 1882
Minnesota
DiedAugust 22, 1952(1952-08-22) (aged 70)
San Mateo, California
NationalityAmerican
Career information
High schoolCentral (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
CollegeMinnesota (1902–1906)
Career highlights and awards

Tuck also played for Minnesota's football team.[3]

References

  1. "George Tuck, California, Death Record Index 1940–1997". Mocavo.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  2. ""M" Club Announces 2014 Hall of Fame Class". GopherSports.com. University of Minnesota. June 12, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  3. Minnesota Alumni Weekly. 9. 14. University of Minnesota. November 9, 1914. p. 67.


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