Johnny Cox
Johnny W. Cox (born November 1, 1936) is a retired American basketball player.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 1, 1936 Neon, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hazard (Hazard, Kentucky) |
| College | Kentucky (1956–1959) |
| NBA draft | 1959 / Round: 4 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1960–1963 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 25 |
| Career history | |
| 1960 | Cleveland Pipers |
| 1961 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
| 1961–1962 | Cleveland Pipers |
| 1962–1963 | Chicago Zephyrs |
| 1963–1964 | Battle Creek Warriors |
| 1964–1965 | Muskegon Panthers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 573 (7.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 280 (3.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 142 (1.9 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A jersey honoring Cox hangs in Rupp Arena
A 6'4" guard from Hazard High School in Kentucky, Cox starred at the University of Kentucky from 1956 to 1959. He scored 1,461 points in 84 career games and won an NCAA Championship in 1958. His #24 jersey was later retired by the university.[1]
Cox played one season (1962–63) in the NBA as a member of the Chicago Zephyrs. He averaged 7.8 points per game in 73 games.[2] He also played in the American Basketball League.
References
- Johnny Cox Archived December 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine at Big Blue History. Retrieved on January 11, 2008.
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- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved on January 11, 2008.
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