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Neil Johnston

American Hall of Fame basketball player (1929-1978) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 49

Donald Neil Johnston was an American basketball player and coach. A center, Johnston played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1951 to 1959. He was a member of the Philadelphia Warriors for his entire career.

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Paul Arizin Teammate at Golden State Warriors, 1951-1959

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Golden State Warriors1951-1959

Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball1946-1948

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Known for his hook shot, Johnston was a six-time NBA All-Star; he led the NBA in scoring three times and led the league in rebounding once. He won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 1956. After his playing career ended due to a knee injury, Johnston coached in the NBA, in other professional basketball leagues, and at the collegiate level. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1990.

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