Gene Shue Height, Weight, Wingspan, Shoe Size, Position, Draft, Age and more

Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Gene Shue:

Full Name: Eugene William Shue
Nationality: American
Age: Deceased (born December 18, 1931 – died April 3, 2022, aged 90)
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
Weight: 170 pounds (77 kg)
Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
Number: 7, 21, 12, 22
Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
High School: Towson Catholic High School (Towson, Maryland)
College: University of Maryland, College Park
NBA Draft: 1954 NBA Draft, 1st round (3rd overall pick) by the Philadelphia Warriors
Teams Played For:
- Philadelphia Warriors (1954–1955)
- New York Knicks (1955–1956)
- Fort Wayne / Detroit Pistons (1956–1962)
- Baltimore Bullets (1963)
Championship Rings: None
Kids: Gene Shue’s family details, including children, are not widely documented.
Siblings: Information about siblings is not publicly available.

Gene Shue was a five-time NBA All-Star (1958–1962) and known for his flashy playmaking and scoring ability.
After his playing career, Shue became a successful coach in the NBA, leading teams like the Baltimore Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Diego Clippers.
He was a two-time NBA Coach of the Year (1969, 1982).