Jim Krebs
American basketball player (1935-1965) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 29
James Krebs was an American basketball player. A 6-foot-8-inch (2.03 m) power forward/center, he starred for the SMU Mustangs during the mid-1950s and later played with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He died in a tree falling accident at the age of 29.
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A typical day, 30 days to 10 October 2026
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Reggie Geary Also played for SMU Mustangs men's basketball- Adrian Caldwell Also played for SMU Mustangs men's basketball
Yanick Moreira Also played for SMU Mustangs men's basketball- Feron Hunt Also played for SMU Mustangs men's basketball
Jalen Jones Also played for SMU Mustangs men's basketball
Nic Moore Also played for SMU Mustangs men's basketball
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
SMU Mustangs men's basketball1954-1957
Los Angeles Lakers
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 1965 · aged 29