Medford R. "Med" Park (April 11, 1933 – July 23, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.
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Born | (1933-04-11)April 11, 1933 Britton, South Dakota |
Died | July 23, 1998(1998-07-23) (aged 65) Springfield, Missouri |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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High school | Wentworth Military Academy (Lexington, Missouri) |
College | Missouri (1952–1955) |
NBA draft | 1955 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 1955–1960 |
Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
Number | 11, 27, 32, 17, 14 |
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1955–1958 | St. Louis Hawks |
1958–1960 | Cincinnati Royals |
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Park grew up in Lexington, Missouri. Park attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington from 1947 to 1951 and was a star athlete. He then went on to become an All-American basketball player for the University of Missouri. A 6'2" guard/forward, Park played five seasons (1955–1960) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the St. Louis Hawks and Cincinnati Royals. He averaged 6.1 points per game and won a league championship with St. Louis in 1958. He also played one season with the Washington Generals.
St. Louis Hawks 1957–58 NBA champions | |
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