Last Updated on October 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about George Kaftan, a former professional basketball player:

  • Full Name: George A. Kaftan
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on February 22, 1928 (passed away on October 6, 2018, at the age of 90)
  • Hometown: New York City, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 7, 18, 22, and 24
  • Position: Forward
  • High School: Xavier High School in New York City, New York
  • College: College of the Holy Cross (1945–1949)
  • NBA Draft: Drafted in 1949 by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1949–1950)
    • New York Knicks (1950–1952)
    • Baltimore Bullets (1952–1953)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

George Kaftan was a key figure in the early days of professional basketball. Before his NBA career, he had a standout college career at the College of the Holy Cross. Kaftan led the Holy Cross Crusaders to an NCAA Championship in 1947, earning the nickname “The Golden Greek” for his outstanding performances during the tournament. He was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1947 NCAA Tournament, becoming one of the early stars of college basketball.