Sonny Wood facts for kids
| Guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1922 New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | July 11, 1970 (aged 47) |
| High school | Benjamin Franklin (Harlem, New York) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1941–1942 | New York Rens |
| 1942–1943 | Washington Bears |
| 1943–1949 | New York Rens |
| 1949 | Dayton Rens |
| 1949–1951 | New York / Saratoga Harlem Yankees |
| 1952–1953 | Hazelton-Saratoga |
Robert "Sonny" Wood (born December 31, 1922 – died July 11, 1970) was an American athlete. He was a professional player in both basketball and minor league baseball. Sonny Wood played for several teams, including the famous New York Rens. He also served his country in the Army during World War II.
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Sonny Wood: A Talented Athlete
Early Life and Sports Beginnings
Robert "Sonny" Wood was born in New York on December 31, 1922. He grew up with a passion for sports. Sonny attended Benjamin Franklin High School in Harlem, New York. There, he started to show his skills in basketball.
Playing Professional Basketball
Sonny Wood became a professional basketball player. He was known as a guard on the court. He played for many different teams during his career.
The New York Rens
One of the most important teams Sonny played for was the New York Rens. This team was very famous in basketball history. He played with them from 1941 to 1942 and again from 1943 to 1949.
Other Teams and Leagues
Sonny also played for the Washington Bears in 1942–1943. Later, he joined the Dayton Rens in 1949. He was part of the National Basketball League during the 1948–49 season. In that season, he scored about 6.7 points per game. He also played in the American Basketball League.
After the Dayton Rens, Sonny played for the New York / Saratoga Harlem Yankees from 1949 to 1951. His last known team was Hazelton-Saratoga, where he played from 1952 to 1953.
Serving His Country in World War II
During his sports career, Sonny Wood also took time to serve his country. He joined the Army and fought in World War II. Many athletes paused their careers to help during the war.
Later Life
Sonny Wood passed away on July 11, 1970, at the age of 47. He is remembered as a versatile athlete who played professional basketball and baseball.
