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| Highlight | In Stathead | |
|---|---|---|
| Career high, Points | 43 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Rebounds | 23 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Assists | 8 | View full stats from top 20 games |
Use Stathead to compare Alex Groza to:
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | G | FG | FGA | FT | FTA | TRB | AST | PF | PTS | Trp-Dbl | Awards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-50 | 23 | INO | NBA | 64 | 521 | 1090 | .478 | 454 | 623 | .729 | 162 | 221 | 1496 | 0 | ROY-1,NBA1 | |
| 1950-51 | 24 | INO | NBA | 66 | 492 | 1046 | .470 | 445 | 566 | .786 | 709 | 156 | 237 | 1429 | 0 | AS,NBA1 |
| 1951-52 | Did not play - suspended | |||||||||||||||
| 2 Yrs | 130 | 1013 | 2136 | .474 | 899 | 1189 | .756 | 709 | 318 | 458 | 2925 | 0 | ||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Alex Groza born?
Alex Groza was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
When was Alex Groza born?
Alex Groza was born on October 7, 1926.
How tall was Alex Groza?
Alex Groza was 6-7 (201 cm) tall.
How much did Alex Groza weigh when playing?
Alex Groza weighed 218 lbs (98 kg) when playing.
When was Alex Groza drafted?
Alex Groza was drafted by Indianapolis Jets, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1949 BAA Draft.
What position did Alex Groza play?
Center.
When did Alex Groza retire?
Alex Groza last played in 1951.
What did Alex Groza average?
Alex Groza averaged 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
What schools did Alex Groza attend?
Alex Groza attended Martins Ferry in Martins Ferry, Ohio and Kentucky.
What are Alex Groza's nicknames?
The Beak, Al are nicknames for Alex Groza.
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