Gene James

Harold Gene James (February 15, 1925 – July 6, 1997) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the New York Knicks and Baltimore Bullets between 1948 and 1951 while averaging 3.4 points per game for his career.

Gene James
Personal information
Born(1925-02-15)February 15, 1925
Ironton, Ohio
DiedJuly 6, 1997(1997-07-06) (aged 72)
Sarasota, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolStonewall Jackson
(Charleston, West Virginia)
CollegeMarshall (1942–1943, 1946–1948)
BAA draft1948: undrafted
Playing career1949–1951
PositionForward
Number14, 5
Career history
19491950New York Knicks
1950–1951Baltimore Bullets
Career highlights and awards
  • NAIA champion (1947)
  • AP honorable mention All-American (1948)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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