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Dick Groat

American baseball and basketball player (1930–2023)
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Dick Groat

Summary

Dick Groat is a human[1]. Born in Wilkinsburg[2], he… he was born on November 4, 1930[3]. He died in Pittsburgh[4]. He died on April 27, 2023[5]. He worked as a basketball player[6] and baseball player[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wilkinsburg[2], Dick Groat…
  • Dick Groat passed away in Pittsburgh[4].
  • Dick Groat was born on November 4, 1930[3].
  • Dick Groat died on April 27, 2023[5].
  • Dick Groat held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Dick Groat's native language[10].
  • Dick Groat's professions included basketball player[6].
  • Dick Groat's professions included baseball player[7].
  • Dick Groat's education included a stint at Duke University[11].
  • Dick Groat received the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award[12].
  • Dick Groat is recorded as male[13].
  • Dick Groat's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Dick Groat's member of sports team is recorded as Detroit Pistons[15].
  • Dick Groat's member of sports team is recorded as Philadelphia Phillies[16].
  • Dick Groat's member of sports team is recorded as St. Louis Cardinals[17].
  • Dick Groat's member of sports team is recorded as Pittsburgh Pirates[18].
  • Dick Groat's member of sports team is recorded as San Francisco Giants[19].
  • Dick Groat's member of sports team is recorded as Duke Blue Devils men's basketball[20].
  • Dick Groat's member of sports team is recorded as Duke Blue Devils baseball[21].
  • Dick Groat's league or competition is recorded as National Basketball Association[22].
  • Dick Groat's league or competition is recorded as NCAA Division I men's basketball[23].
  • Dick Groat's league or competition is recorded as Major League Baseball[24].
  • Dick Groat's Commons category is recorded as Dick Groat[25].
  • Dick Groat's position played on team / speciality is recorded as point guard[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Dick Groat was born in Wilkinsburg[2]. He was born on November 4, 1930[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Dick Groat's education included a stint at Duke University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include basketball player[6] and baseball player[7].

Recognition

Dick Groat received the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award[12].

Death and Burial

Dick Groat died on April 27, 2023[5]. He passed away in Pittsburgh[4]. The cause of death was stroke[27].

Why It Matters

Dick Groat has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Dick Groat born?

Born in Wilkinsburg[2], Dick Groat…

Where did Dick Groat die?

Dick Groat passed away in Pittsburgh[4].

What did Dick Groat do for work?

Dick Groat worked as basketball player[6] and baseball player[7].

Where did Dick Groat go to school?

Dick Groat was educated at Duke University[11].

What awards did Dick Groat receive?

Honors received include Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award[12].

Related Entities

Duke University United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . patch.com. patch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . FIBA database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . RealGM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . ESPN Major League Baseball. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . MLB.com. Retrieved . m.mlb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . patch.com. patch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . FIBA database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . patch.com. patch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Height → {'unit': 'Q174728', 'amount': '+180'}
    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
    Educated at → Duke University
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