John Wesley McAdams (April 15, 1912 – October 18, 1975) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots in the National Basketball League (NBL) from 1937 to 1940.[1][2][3] For his career he averaged 2.1 points per game and helped lead the Wingfoots to the NBL championship in 1937–38.[1]
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Born | (1912-04-15)April 15, 1912 Urbana, Ohio |
Died | October 18, 1975(1975-10-18) (aged 63) Raleigh, North Carolina |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Listed weight | 147 lb (67 kg) |
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High school | Urbana (Urbana, Ohio) |
College | Ohio Wesleyan (1935–1937) |
Position | Guard |
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1937–1940 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
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In college, McAdams attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where he played both basketball and baseball.[2]
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots 1937–38 NBL champions | |
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