Med Park

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Med Park
No. 11, 27, 32, 17, 14
Guard/Forward
Personal information
Born (1933-04-11)April 11, 1933
Britton, South Dakota
Died July 23, 1998(1998-07-23) (aged 65)
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Listed weight 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Wentworth Military Academy
(Lexington, Missouri)
College Missouri (1952–1955)
NBA draft 1955 / Undrafted
Pro playing career 1955–1960
Career history
19551958 St. Louis Hawks
1958–1960 Cincinnati Royals
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA Champion (1958)

Medford R. "Med" Park (April 11, 1933 – July 23, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.

Park grew up in Lexington, Missouri. Park attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington from 1947 to 1951 and was a star athlete. He then went on to become an All-American basketball player for the University of Missouri. A 6'2" guard/forward, Park played five seasons (1955–1960) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the St. Louis Hawks and Cincinnati Royals. He averaged 6.1 points per game and won a league championship with St. Louis in 1958. He also played one season with the Washington Generals.

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