John Postley
John Postley (May 30, 1940 – July 31, 1970) was an American professional basketball player who spent one season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Pittsburgh Pipers (1967–68). He also played for the Williamsport Billies and the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the Eastern Basketball Association.[1] He did not play high school or college basketball.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1940 |
| Died | July 31, 1970 (aged 30) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Career history | |
| 1963–1964 | Williamsport Billies |
| 1967 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
| 1967–1970 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Postley was discovered by John Chaney, who helped him into the Barons, where in the 1969–70 season he was the league's leading rebounder. Postley collapsed and died from a heart attack in a pro-am league game on July 31, 1970 in Philadelphia at age 30.[2]
References
- "John Postley". Stats Crew. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- "Barons' star collapses, dies during cage game". Scrantonian Tribune. August 2, 1970. p. 58. Retrieved January 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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