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American basketball player For the computer software pioneer, see John A. Postley.
John Postley
Personal information
Born(1940-05-30)May 30, 1940
DiedJuly 31, 1970(1970-07-31) (aged 30)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolBenjamin Franklin
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Playing career1963–1970
PositionForward / center
Career history
1963–1964Williamsport Billies
1967Pittsburgh Pipers
1967–1970Wilkes-Barre Barons
Career highlights and awards
  • EBA rebounding leader (1970)
Career EBA statistics
Points1,008 (9.8 ppg)
Rebounds1,155 (11.2 rpg)
Games406
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

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.

Playing career

Postley was discovered by John Chaney, and signed him with his team, the Williamsport Billies in the Eastern Basketball Association, in 1963. In 1964, he signed with the Camden Bullets 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.

In 1967, Postley signed with the New Jersey Americans of the American Basketball Association (ABA) but was released before the start of the season. 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 but was cut before the start of the season.

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.

Boxing career

Postley was an amateur boxer and won 37 fights without a loss between 1960 and 1963.

Death

Postley collapsed and died from a heart attack in a pro-am league game on July 31, 1970, in Philadelphia at age 30.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Barons' star collapses, dies during cage game". Scrantonian Tribune. August 2, 1970. p. 58. Retrieved January 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  2. "John Postley". Stats Crew. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  3. "Rookies will find it tough to crack Eastern pro ranks". Standard-Speaker. 28 October 1964. p. 20. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  4. "Allentown Pro Cager stabbed at Liberty". Standard-Speaker. 21 September 1966. p. 26. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  5. "Americans shuffle basketball roster". The Courier-News. Associated Press. 3 October 1967. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  6. "Ex-Baron on 76ers squad". Times Leader. 17 September 1968. p. 23. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  7. "John Postley among 3 dropped by 76ers". Times Leader. 23 September 1969. p. 17. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  8. "Heart attack claims Barons John Postley, Philadelphia". Times Leader. 3 August 1970. p. 15. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]

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