Kirby Minter

Kirby Minter
Personal information
Born(1929-11-23)November 23, 1929
Marietta, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 2009(2009-08-11) (aged 79)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolDurant (Durant, Oklahoma)
CollegeSoutheastern Oklahoma State (1947–1950)
NBA draft1950: undrafted
PositionForward
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  United States
FIBA World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1954 Rio de Janeiro USA

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