Alex Groza Basketball player

Alex John Groza (October 7, 1926 – January 21, 1995) was an American professional basketball player from Martins Ferry, Ohio who was banned from the NBA for life in 1951 for point shaving. He had an outstanding college career at the University of Kentucky and was a two-time All-Star for the Indianapolis Olympians before his career came to an abrupt end.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 07, 1926
Birth place	Martins Ferry Ohio
Date of death	January 21, 1995
Place of death	California , San Diego
Height (meters)	2.0066
Weight (Kilograms)	98.8848

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Basketball player

Career start	1949
career end	1951
college	Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
draft team	Indianapolis Olympians
draft year	1949
league	National Basketball Association
position	Center (basketball)