Alex Groza

Center, Basketball Player

1926 – 1995

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Who was Alex Groza?

Alex John Groza was an American professional basketball player from Martins Ferry, Ohio who was banned from the NBA for life in 1951 for point shaving. He had an outstanding college career at the University of Kentucky and was a two-time All-Star for the Indianapolis Olympians before his career came to an abrupt end.

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Born
Oct 7, 1926
Martins Ferry
Also known as
  • Alexander John Groza
Siblings
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Kentucky
Lived in
  • Ohio
  • Martins Ferry
Died
Jan 21, 1995
San Diego

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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