Kirby Minter

James Kirby Minter (born November 23, 1929 – August 11, 2009) was an American basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall, he played at the forward position. He was the FIBA World Cup MVP at the 1954 FIBA World Championship.

Kirby Minter

Personal information
Born	(1929-11-23)November 23, 1929 Marietta, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	August 11, 2009(2009-08-11) (aged 79) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Durant (Durant, Oklahoma)
College	Southeastern Oklahoma State (1947–1950)
NBA draft	1950: undrafted
Position	Forward
Career highlights
FIBA World Cup MVP (1954)
Medals Representing  United States FIBA World Cup 1954 Rio de Janeiro USA

College career

Minter, who was born in Marietta, Oklahoma, attended and graduated from Durant High School in 1947, where he also played high school basketball. After high school, Minter played College basketball at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, with the Savage Storm, from 1947 to 1950.

National team career

As a member of a Peoria Caterpillars AAU team, which was composed of the Caterpillar company's employees, he represented the United States men's national basketball team^[1] at the 1954 FIBA World Championship, and he was named the Most Valuable Player of the competition. Minter scored a total of 100 points (11.1 points per game) during the tournament.^[2]

Death

Minter died on August 11, 2009, in Oklahoma City.^[3]