John Postley (May 30, 1940 – July 31, 1970) was an American professional basketball player who spent one season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Pittsburgh Pipers (1967–68). He also played for the Williamsport Billies and the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the Eastern Basketball Association.[1] He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers prior to the 1968-1969 season[2] but was cut before the start of the season.[3] He did not play high school or college basketball.[citation needed]
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Born | (1940-05-30)May 30, 1940 |
Died | July 31, 1970(1970-07-31) (aged 30) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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High school | Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
Position | Forward / Center |
Career history | |
1963–1964 | Williamsport Billies |
1967 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
1967–1970 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
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Postley was discovered by John Chaney, who helped him into the Barons, where in the 1969–70 season he was the league's leading rebounder. Postley collapsed and died from a heart attack in a pro-am league game on July 31, 1970 in Philadelphia at age 30.[4][5]
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