Jim Usry
James Leroy Usry (February 2, 1922 – January 25, 2002) was the first African-American Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was also a professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 22, 1922 Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 2002 (aged 79) Absecon, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Atlantic City (Atlantic City, New Jersey) |
| College | Lincoln (PA) (1941–1942, 1945–1946) |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1948 | New York Rens |
| 1949 | Dayton Rens |
| 1949–1950 | New York Rens |
| 1949–1951 | Saratoga Harlem Yankees |
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