Med Park
Medford R. "Med" Park (April 11, 1933 – July 23, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1933 Britton, South Dakota |
| Died | July 23, 1998 (aged 65) Springfield, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wentworth Military Academy (Lexington, Missouri) |
| College | Missouri (1952–1955) |
| NBA draft | 1955 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1955–1960 |
| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
| Number | 11, 27, 32, 17, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1955–1958 | St. Louis Hawks |
| 1958–1960 | Cincinnati Royals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Park grew up in Lexington, Missouri. Park attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington from 1947 to 1951 and was a star athlete. He then went on to become an All-American basketball player for the University of Missouri. A 6'2" guard/forward, Park played five seasons (1955–1960) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the St. Louis Hawks and Cincinnati Royals. He averaged 6.1 points per game and won a league championship with St. Louis in 1958. He also played one season with the Washington Generals.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- NBA Champion: Med Park once called Hannibal home
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