George Gregory (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 New York, New York |
| Died | May 11, 1994 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dewitt Clinton (The Bronx, New York) |
| College | Columbia (1927–1931) |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights | |
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George Gregory, Jr. (1906 – May 11, 1994) was a basketball player for Columbia University. In 1931, he became the first black basketball player to be selected as an All-American as the 6-foot, 4-inch center leading the Columbia Lions basketball team. Born in New York City, he would later serve on the New York City Civil Service Commission and was active as a community leader in Harlem.