Jo Jo White
1946 – 2018

Jo Jo White

American basketball player (1946-2018)

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Born
1946-11-16, St. Louis
Died
2018-01-16
Birthplace state
Missouri

Biography

Joseph Henry White was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1946 and died in 2018. He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and was named a second-team All-American twice. White competed as part of the U.S. men's basketball team at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where the team won a gold medal. He worked as a professional basketball player, basketball coach, restaurateur, and actor.

Occupation

Jo Jo White is recorded as a basketball coach, a restaurateur, a basketball player and a actor, born in Missouri (1946–2018).

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Frequently asked about Jo Jo White

Who was Jo Jo White?
Jo Jo White was American basketball player (1946-2018), born in Missouri (1946 – 2018).
When and where was Jo Jo White born?
Jo Jo White was born on 1946-11-16 in St. Louis.
When did Jo Jo White die?
Jo died on 2018-01-16.
What was Jo Jo White known for?
Jo Jo White is recorded as a basketball coach, a restaurateur, a basketball player and a actor.
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