Ernie Vandeweghe facts for kids
| No. 9, 18 | |
|---|---|
| Guard / Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 12, 1928 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | November 8, 2014 (aged 86) Newport Beach, California |
| High school | Oceanside (Oceanside, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colgate (1945–1949) |
| NBA Draft | 1949 / Round: 3 |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Pro career | 1949–1956 |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1956 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
|
|
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,135 (9.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 834 (4.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 548 (2.4 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Ernest Maurice "Ernie" Vandeweghe Jr. (September 12, 1928 – November 8, 2014) was an American physician, a United States Air Force veteran and professional basketball player. He was best known for playing for the New York Knicks of the NBA. He and his wife Colleen Kay Hutchins (Miss America for 1952) are the parents of former NBA All-Star (and former New Jersey Nets coach) Kiki Vandeweghe and grandfather of tennis professional Coco Vandeweghe.
Vandeweghe died at the age of 86 on November 8, 2014 in Newport Beach, California.
See also
In Spanish: Ernie Vandeweghe para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Ernie Vandeweghe Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.