Harthorne Wingo
Personal information
Born(1947-10-09)October 9, 1947
Tryon, North Carolina
DiedJanuary 23, 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 73)
New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolTryon (Tyron, North Carolina)
CollegeFriendship JC
Playing career1970–1980
PositionPower forward
Number43
Career history
1970–1973Allentown Jets
1972–1976New York Knicks
1976–1978Pallacanestro Cantu
1978–1980Superga Mestre
Career highlights and awards
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Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo (October 9, 1947 – January 23, 2021) was an American professional basketball player.[1]

Early life and career

A 6'6" forward born in Tryon, North Carolina and from Friendship Junior College, Wingo (also known as "Wingo Harthorne"[2]) played four seasons (1972–1976) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1973. After the 1975-76 season he moved to Italy and played with Pallacanestro Cantu (1976–1978), with whom he won the European Cup Winner's Cup twice, and Superga Mestre (1978–1980).[3] He died in New York City in 2021 at the age of 73.[4][5]

Notes

  1. ^ "Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo". Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Service, Inc. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Mallozzi, Vincent M. (2003). Asphalt Gods: An Oral History of the Rucker Tournament. Knopf Doubleday. pp. 68–70. ISBN 9780385506762.
  3. ^ Lega A Basket
  4. ^ Sandomir, Richard (2021-01-26). "Harthorne Wingo, 1970s Knick With Much-Chanted Name, Dies at 73". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  5. ^ Harthorne Wingo, Polk County's only NBA player, passes away at 73

External links

New York Knicks 1972–73 NBA champions
Continental Basketball Association
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