Dean R. Mealy (May 7, 1915 – April 28, 1973) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots and Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1937 and 1940.[1][2][3] For his career he averaged 3.8 points per game and helped lead the Wingfoots to the NBL championship in 1937–38.[1]
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Born | (1915-05-07)May 7, 1915 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio |
Died | April 28, 1973(1973-04-28) (aged 57) Massillon, Ohio |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Cuyahoga Falls (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) |
College | Muskingum (1934–1938) |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1937–1939 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
1939–1940 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
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While at Muskingum University, Mealy played for the football, basketball, and track teams.[2]
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots 1937–38 NBL champions | |
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