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My Take
George McGinnis fascinates me because his game broke the rules of what a man his size was supposed to do. At 203 cm he should have been a lumbering post player, yet he handled and moved with a fluid power that defined an era of Pacers basketball across the ABA and NBA. What I admire most is how completely Indiana claimed him as its own, from his Hoosiers college days to his pro career. When he passed in 2023, the grief felt local and personal. To me that is the real measure of an athlete: not just the stats, but becoming woven into a place's identity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George McGinnis
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・マクギニス
- Reading
- じょーじ・まくぎにす
- Born
- August 12, 1950 – December 14, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Harpersville, Alabama, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 203 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- George Washington Community High School
- University
- Indiana University Bloomington
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George McGinnis born?
August 12, 1950 – December 14, 2023.
Where is George McGinnis from?
George McGinnis is from Harpersville, Alabama, United States.
What does George McGinnis do?
George McGinnis works as basketball player.
How tall is George McGinnis?
George McGinnis is 203 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.