George Wilson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorge•Wilson
Used nameGeorge•Wilson
Nick/petnamesJif
Born9 May 1942 in Meridian, Mississippi (USA)
Died29 July 2023
Measurements203 cm / 95 kg
AffiliationsCincinnati Bearcats, Cincinnati (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

A 6-8 (2.03) power forward, George Wilson was the star of the Cincinnati team after Oscar Robertson left. He received All-America mention in both his junior and senior years, and after graduating in 1964, he was drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Royals, where he again joined Robertson. Wilson played seven years as a pro, with fair success. He was never a great scorer, but played tough defense and rebounded well. He played for the Royals for three years, then hopped around the league with five other teams before ending his career in 1971 in Buffalo.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) USA George Wilson
Basketball, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold