Jack Eskridge
John Wallace Eskridge (January 21, 1924 – February 11, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He spent one season in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Chicago Stags and the Indianapolis Jets (1948–49). He recruited Hall of Fame basketball player Wilt Chamberlain to the University of Kansas, and designed the "star" logo of the Dallas Cowboys professional football team in the NFL.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1924 Independence, Missouri |
| Died | February 11, 2013 (aged 89) Independence, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | William Chrisman (Independence, Missouri) |
| College | |
| BAA draft | 1948: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1948–1949 |
| Position | Center / forward |
| Number | 30, 70 |
| Coaching career | 1954–1959 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1948 | Chicago Stags |
| 1948–1949 | Indianapolis Jets |
| As coach: | |
| 1954–1959 | Kansas (assistant) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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