Jim Weir (basketball)

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Jim Weir
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Weir from the 1943 Wyo
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Career information
High schoolGreen River (Green River, Wyoming)
College Wyoming (1941–1946)
Position Forward
Number16
Career highlights and awards

James Weir was an American college basketball player. He was a starting forward for the Wyoming Cowboys' 1943 National Championship team and was an All-American.

Weir, a 6'6 forward from Green River, Wyoming, played for the Cowboys from 1940 to 1943, then returned to the Cowboys for the 1945–46 season after a stint in the United States Army during World War II. [1] During Weir's junior season, he averaged 10.1 points per game, third on the team behind stars Kenny Sailors and Milo Komenich. [2] The Cowboys won the NCAA championship, then beat National Invitation Tournament champion St. John's in a match-up of champions of the two major college tournaments. [3] Weir received some All-America attention following the season. [2]

After the close of his collegiate career, Weir became head football coach at his hometown Green River High School, winning state championships in 1949 and 1950. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "German iron in shoulder fails to halt Wyoming hooper". Spartanburg Herald. January 3, 1946. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "2011–12 Wyoming Cowboys Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). University of Wyoming. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
  3. "Wyoming nips St. John's to win mythical crown". San Jose Evening News. April 2, 1943. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
  4. Green River Wolves football results, accessed December 22, 2011
  5. Wyoming High School Activities Association football archives, accessed December 22, 2011