Jay Arnette

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJay Joseph Hoyland•Arnette
Used nameJay•Arnette
Born19 December 1938 in Austin, Texas (USA)
Measurements188 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsTexas Longhorns, Austin (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jay Arnette was a 6-2 (1.88) guard from the University of Texas who graduated in 1963. He took his gold medal to the NBA where he played for two full seasons, and three games of a third, with the Cincinnati Royals. Between seasons of professional basketball, Arnette attended dental school at his alma mater. He eventually became licensed in both dentistry and as a pharmacist but later practiced as a successful orthodontist.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) USA Jay Arnette
Basketball, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold