Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for George Yardley:

  • Full Name: George Harry Yardley III
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Deceased (born November 3, 1928 – died August 13, 2004, aged 75)
  • Hometown: Hollywood, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 12, 15
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School: Newport Harbor High School (Newport Beach, California)
  • College: Stanford University and Oregon State University
  • NBA Draft: 1950 NBA Draft, 1st round (7th overall pick) by the Fort Wayne Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Fort Wayne Pistons / Detroit Pistons (1953–1959)
    • Syracuse Nationals (1959–1960)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: George Yardley had six children.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not publicly documented.

Fun Facts

  • George Yardley was the first player in NBA history to score over 2,000 points in a single season (1957–58).
  • He was known for his scoring ability and graceful style of play, earning him the nickname “Yardbird.”
  • Yardley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996 for his contributions to the game.