George McGinnis

Basketball Player

Birthday August 12, 1950

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Indianapolis, IN

DEATH DATE Dec 14, 2023 (73)

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About

Post player who played in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets from 1971-1982. He stood at 6 feet 8 inches tall. He passed away due to heart complications at the age of 73. 

Before Fame

He played one season at Indiana University, where he averaged 29.9 points, before being drafted by the ABA's Pacers.

Trivia

He finished his career with over 17,000 points and was a three-time All-Star in both the ABA and NBA. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he played college and professional basketball. 

Associated With

He won the 1972 and 1973 ABA Championships, winning one of the MVP awards, while teammate Freddie Lewis won the other.