Harthorne Wingo

Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo (born September 9, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player.

Harthorne Wingo
Personal information
Born (1947-09-09) September 9, 1947
Tryon, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolTryon (Tyron, North Carolina)
CollegeFriendship JC
Playing career1970–1980
PositionForward
Number43
Career history
1970–1973Allentown Jets
19721976New York Knicks
1976–1978Pallacanestro Cantu
1978–1980Superga Mestre
Career highlights and awards

A 6'6" forward born in Tryon, North Carolina and from Friendship Junior College, Wingo (also known as "Wingo Harthorne"[1]) played four seasons (19721976) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1973. After the 1975-76 season he moved to Italy and played with Pallacanestro Cantu (19761978) with whom he won the European Cup Winner's Cup twice and Superga Mestre (19781980).[2]

Notes

  1. Mallozzi, Vincent M. (2003). Asphalt Gods: An Oral History of the Rucker Tournament. Knopf Doubleday. pp. 68–70. ISBN 9780385506762.
  2. Lega A Basket


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