Personal information | |
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Born |
Tryon, North Carolina |
September 9, 1947
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Friendship JC |
Playing career | 1970–1980 |
Position | Forward |
Number | 43 |
Career history | |
1970–1973 | Allentown Jets (EBA) |
1972–1976 | New York Knicks |
1976–1978 | Pallacanestro Cantu (Italy) |
1978–1980 | Superga Mestre (Italy) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Harthorne Nathaniel Wingo (born September 9, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player.
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).