George Mikan, American basketball player. Named to Basketball Hall of Fame, 1959, National Collegiate Athletic Association All-American, 1944-1946; recipient greatest player award Associated Press; selected National Basketball Association All-Star Team, 1952-1954, named Most Valuable Player, 1953; member Championship Team, 1947, 48, 49, 50, 52-54; led National Basketball Association in scoring, 1949-1952.
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Background
Mikan, George was born on June 18, 1959 in Joliet, Illinois, United States.
Education
Graduate, Depaul University, 1946.
Career
Basketball player, Chicago American Gears, 1946-1947;
basketball player, Minneapolis Lakers, 1947-1954, 55-56;
coach, Minneapolis Lakers, 1957-1958.
