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My Take
Alex English, all 201 centimeters of him and nicknamed 'the Blade,' is exactly the kind of athlete I gravitate toward. A South Carolina Gamecock drafted into the NBA in 1976, he was a prolific scorer, but the detail that sticks with me is his 1988 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. That tells me he gave back to his community off the court as much as he gave on it. Add a later life as coach, businessman, and even actor, and you get range. For me, English is proof that warmth and edge can live in the same person.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex English
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・イングリッシュ
- Reading
- あれっくす・いんぐりっしゅ
- Born
- January 5, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 201 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach / coach / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Dreher High School
- University
- University of South Carolina
Awards & achievements
- 1988 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex English born?
Born January 5, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Alex English from?
Alex English is from Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
What does Alex English do?
Alex English works as basketball player, basketball coach, coach, actor.
How tall is Alex English?
Alex English is 201 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.