Kirby Minter
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James Kirby Minter (born November 23, 1929 in Durant, Oklahoma
- August 11, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
) is a retired American
basketball
player. Minter graduated from Durant High School
in 1947, and was inducted to the Durant Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. In the city of Durant, Oklahoma, January 4 has been named "Kirby Minter Day".
Minter was a 6'6" forward who played collegiately
at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
.
As a member of a Peoria Caterpillars AAU
team which was composed of the Caterpillar
company's employees, he represented the United States men's national basketball team in the 1954 FIBA World Championship
and was named Most Valuable Player of the competition. Kirby Minter scored 100 points (11.1 avg) during the tournament.
Minter died on August 11, 2009 in Oklahoma City
.
Durant, Oklahoma
Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 15,877 at the 2010 census. Durant is the principal city of the Durant Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 42,416 in 2010...
- August 11, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
) is a retired American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. Minter graduated from Durant High School
Durant High School (Oklahoma)
Durant High School is a public secondary school in Durant, Oklahoma, serving grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The school is part of the Durant Independent School District. Durant's mascot is the Lion...
in 1947, and was inducted to the Durant Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. In the city of Durant, Oklahoma, January 4 has been named "Kirby Minter Day".
Minter was a 6'6" forward who played collegiately
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often referred to as Southeastern and abbreviated as SE, or SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma, with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,229 as of 2009.-History:...
.
As a member of a Peoria Caterpillars AAU
Amateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
team which was composed of the Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. , also known as "CAT", designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas...
company's employees, he represented the United States men's national basketball team in the 1954 FIBA World Championship
1954 FIBA World Championship
The 1954 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Ginásio do Maracanãzinho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 22 to November 5, 1954...
and was named Most Valuable Player of the competition. Kirby Minter scored 100 points (11.1 avg) during the tournament.
Minter died on August 11, 2009 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma city
Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
.