| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 9, 1947 Tryon, North Carolina |
| Died | January 23, 2021 (aged 73) New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Tryon (Tyron, North Carolina) |
| College | Friendship JC |
| Playing career | 1970–1980 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 43 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1973 | Allentown Jets |
| 1972–1976 | New York Knicks |
| 1976–1978 | Pallacanestro Cantu |
| 1978–1980 | Superga Mestre |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo (October 9, 1947 – January 23, 2021) was an American professional basketball player.[1]
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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
- ^ "Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo". Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Service, Inc. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ Mallozzi, Vincent M. (2003). Asphalt Gods: An Oral History of the Rucker Tournament. Knopf Doubleday. pp. 68–70. ISBN 9780385506762.
- ^ Lega A Basket
- ^ 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.
- ^ Harthorne Wingo, Polk County's only NBA player, passes away at 73
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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