Jim King

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames H. "Jim"•King
Used nameJim•King
Born9 February 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
Measurements201 cm / 91 kg
AffiliationsGoodyear Wingfoots
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jim King was a 6-7 (2.00) forward at Oklahoma State who was named All-Big Eight conference in 1966. He never played in the NBA but played several years of AAU ball with the Goodyear Wingfoots, and then played for several seasons in some European professional leagues. He played for the Intercontinental Cup Champions in 1967 and 1968.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) USA Jim King
Basketball, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold