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Harthorne Wingo
Personal information
Born (1947-10-09)October 9, 1947
Tryon, North Carolina
Nationality American
Died January 23, 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 73)
New York City, New York
High school Tryon (Tyron, North Carolina)
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College Friendship JC
Pro career 1970–1980
Career history
1970–1973 Allentown Jets
1972–1976 New York Knicks
1976–1978 Pallacanestro Cantu
1978–1980 Superga Mestre
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA champion (1973)
  • 2× FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup (1977, 1978)
  • EBA Most Valuable Player (1972)

Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo (October 9, 1947 – January 23, 2021) was an American professional basketball player.

Early life and career

A 6'6" forward born in Tryon, North Carolina and from Friendship Junior College, Wingo (also known as "Wingo Harthorne") played four seasons (1972–1976) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1973. After the 1975-76 season he moved to Italy and played with Pallacanestro Cantu (1976–1978), with whom he won the European Cup Winner's Cup twice, and Superga Mestre (1978–1980). He died in New York City in 2021 at the age of 73.

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