George Tuck (basketball)

George Albert Tuck (April 12, 1882 – August 22, 1952) was a college basketball player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Tuck, a center, was one of the two first Big Ten Conference basketball players to be named as an All-American, along with Christian Steinmetz, when he made the team in 1905. Minnesota won the first 29 games of Tuck's career and finished with a record of 45–9–1 during his time as a Golden Gopher. Tuck also played for Minnesota's football team.

George Tuck
Personal information
Born(1882-04-12)April 12, 1882
Minnesota
DiedAugust 22, 1952(1952-08-22) (aged 70)
San Mateo, California
NationalityAmerican
Career information
High schoolCentral (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
CollegeMinnesota (1902–1906)
Career highlights and awards
  • Consensus All-American (1905)
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