Personal information | |
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Born | May 30, 1940 |
Died | July 31, 1970 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | (aged 30)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
Playing career | 1953–1970 |
Position | Forward / center |
Career history | |
1963–1964 | Williamsport Billies |
1967 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
1967–1970 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career EBA statistics | |
Points | 1,008 (9.8 ppg) |
Rebounds | 1,155 (11.2 rpg) |
Games | 406 |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Postley (May 30, 1940 – July 31, 1970) was an American basketball player. Despite not playing high school or college basketball, he played professionally for several years. [1]
Postley was discovered by John Chaney, and signed him with his team, the Williamsport Billies in the Eastern Basketball Association, in 1963. [1] [2] In 1964, he signed with the Camden Bullets [3] but did not end up playing for the team. In September 1966, while a member of the Allentown Jets, Postley was stabbed by brothers Richard and Joseph L. Thomas at the Liberty Bell Park Racetrack. [4]
In 1967, Postley signed with the New Jersey Americans of the American Basketball Association (ABA) but was released before the start of the season. [5] He later joined the Pittsburgh Pipers of the ABA where he appeared in one game before returning to the EBL and joining the Wilkes-Barre Barons. Prior to the 1968-1969 season, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers [6] but was cut before the start of the season. [7]
He rejoined the Barrons and in 1968-69, he was one of the league leaders in rebounds and assists. The following season, Postley led the league in rebounds. [1]
Postley was an amateur boxer and won 37 fights without a loss between 1960 and 1963. [1]
Postley collapsed and died from a heart attack in a pro-am league game on July 31, 1970, in Philadelphia at age 30. [1] [8]