Jim Weir (basketball)

Jim Weir
Weir from the 1943 Wyo
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Career information
High schoolGreen River (Green River, Wyoming)
CollegeWyoming (1941–1946)
PositionForward
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]

References

  1. ^ "German iron in shoulder fails to halt Wyoming hooper". Spartanburg Herald. January 3, 1946. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "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
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