Joe Holup
Joseph J. Holup (February 26, 1934 – January 28, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1934 Swoyersville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 28, 1998 (aged 63) Rexford, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Swoyersville (Swoyersville, Pennsylvania) |
| College | George Washington (1952–1956) |
| NBA draft | 1956 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Syracuse Nationals | |
| Playing career | 1956–1958 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 12, 9 |
| Career history | |
| 1956–1957 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1957–1959 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 1,347 (7.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 852 (4.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 193 (1.0 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A 6'6' forward, Holup starred at George Washington University from 1953 to 1956. He tallied 2,226 points and 2,030 rebounds in 104 varsity games,[1] and led the NCAA in rebounds per game (25.6) during the 1955–56 season.[2] Holup held George Washington's record for most career points until 2003, when he was surpassed by Chris Monroe.[3] He ranks second among NCAA Division I rebounding leaders with his 2,030 career rebounds.
After college, Holup was selected with the fifth overall pick of the 1956 NBA draft by the Syracuse Nationals. He played three seasons in the NBA with the Nationals and Detroit Pistons, averaging 7.0 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game.[4]
Holup died in Rexford, New York in 1998.[1]
See also
References
- "Obituary". Washington Post. January 29, 1998. C02.
- ESPN Sports Almanac 2008. ESPN Books, 2007. 334.
- Sam Doku. "Chris Monroe Breaks G.W's 47-Year Old Record". Washington Informer. March 19, 2003. 24.
- Joe Holup. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on October 25, 2009.