Nationality American Name George Dempsey Date drafted 1951 Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Role Basketball Player School The King's College | Listed weight 190 lb (86 kg) Height 1.88 m Pro career 1954–1959 Weight 86 kg | |
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NBA draft 1951 / Round: 7 / Pick: 68th overall |
George P. Dempsey (born July 19, 1929) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Philadelphia.
A 6'2" guard from King's College, Dempsey played five seasons (1954–1959) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors and Syracuse Nationals. He averaged 5.0 points per game in his career and won a league championship with Philadelphia in 1956.
Dempsey also played for the 1947 Merchantville High School team that won the New Jersey Group II state championship.
Dempsey has been a resident of Pennsauken Township, New Jersey.
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