Neil Johnston
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Neil Johnston, a towering presence on the basketball court, became one of the most dominant centers of his era. Born on February 4, 1929, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Johnston's journey to basketball stardom began in high school and continued through his college years at Ohio State University. Although he initially pursued a career in baseball, his path took a

Neil Johnston, a towering presence on the basketball court, became one of the most dominant centers of his era. Born on February 4, 1929, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Johnston's journey to basketball stardom began in high school and continued through his college years at Ohio State University. Although he initially pursued a career in baseball, his path took a

Career Stats

NBA 1952-1959

Points

10,023

Assists

1,269

Rebounds

5,856

PPG

19.4

#75 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1952-1959

Philadelphia Warriors (NBA)

Player

1960-1961

Philadelphia Warriors (NBA)

Head Coach

1962-1963

Pittsburgh Rens (ABL3)

Head Coach

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Born Feb 4th, 1929

Height / Weight 6' 8" 210 lbs

School Ohio State

Position C

Jersey # 6

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