Mel Payton
American basketball player (1926–2001)
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Summary
Mel Payton was born on July 16, 1926[1], in Martinsville[2]. He died on May 12, 2001[3], in Indianapolis[4]. He worked as a basketball player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Native language: English[8]
- Educated at: Martinsville High School[9], Tulane University[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of sports team: Indianapolis Olympians[12], Philadelphia Warriors[13], Tulane Green Wave men's basketball[14]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[15], NCAA Division I men's basketball[16]
- Position played on team / speciality: small forward[17]
- Sport: basketball[18]
- Drafted by: Golden State Warriors[19]
- Family name: Payton (surname)[20]
- Given name: Melvin[21], Mel (given name)[22]
- Start of work period: 1951[23]
- End of work period: 1953[24]
- Height: 193[25]
- Mass: 185[26]
Why It Matters
Mel Payton is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Mel Payton born?
Mel Payton was born in Martinsville[2].
Where did Mel Payton die?
Mel Payton passed away in Indianapolis[4].
What did Mel Payton do for work?
Mel Payton worked as a basketball player[5].
Where did Mel Payton go to school?
Mel Payton was educated at Martinsville High School[9] and Tulane University[10].