Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Jo Jo White:

  • Full Name: Joseph Henry “Jo Jo” White
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 16, 1946, Jo Jo White passed away on January 16, 2018, at the age of 71.
  • Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: Estimated at around 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US).
  • Jersey Numbers: Wore #10 for the majority of his NBA career.
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: McKinley High School in St. Louis, Missouri
  • College: University of Kansas (played from 1965 to 1969)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 9th overall in the 1969 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Boston Celtics (1969–1979) — where he spent the prime of his career.
    2. Golden State Warriors (1979–1980)
    3. Kansas City Kings (1980–1981)
  • Accolades:
    • Championship Rings: 2× NBA Champion (1974, 1976) with the Boston Celtics
    • NBA Finals MVP: White was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1976 for his exceptional performance in the Celtics’ championship run, which included the famous triple-overtime Game 5.
  • Kids: Jo Jo White had three children:
    • Brian J. White (son) — an actor and former football player.
    • Caitlin White (daughter)
    • Micaela White (daughter)
  • Siblings: Information about Jo Jo White’s siblings is not widely publicized, though he is known to have come from a large family.

Jo Jo White was known for his incredible basketball IQ, clutch play, and leadership, particularly during the Celtics’ championship years in the 1970s. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. His #10 jersey was retired by the Boston Celtics as a mark of his lasting impact on the franchise.