Jim Weir (basketball)

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Jim Weir
Forward
Number16
Career highlights and awards
  • 1943
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James Weir was an American college

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Weir, a 6'6 forward from

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