What is Joe Graboski's middle name?
W.
What is Joe Graboski's full name?
Joseph W. Graboski
Joe Graboski nickname(s):
Joe, Grabbo
Joe Graboski date of birth:
January 15, 1930
How old was Joe Graboski when died?
68
When did Joe Graboski die?
July 2, 1998
How tall is Joe Graboski?
6' 7" (201 cm)
How much does Joe Graboski weigh?
195 lbs (88.5 kg)
What is Joe Graboski nationality?
American
Where did Joe Graboski go to school?
Tuley in Chicago, Illinois
What is Joe Graboski's occupation?
Basketball player
Short Biography
Joseph W. Graboski (January 15, 1930 – July 2, 1998) was an American basketball player who spent 13 seasons in the NBA. He was the third player to enter the NBA without having played in college: (Tony Kappen and Connie Simmons being the first two prep-to-pro players). He was also the second player to play in the league while still being 18 years old. A star at Tuley High School in Chicago, Illinois, the 6'6" power forward began his professional career with the hometown Chicago Stags, with whom he played from 1949 to 1950. He also played for the Indianapolis Olympians, Philadelphia Warriors, St. Louis Hawks, and Chicago Packers, and he left the NBA in 1962 with 9, 398 career points and 6, 104 career rebounds.