Nick Yost Explained

Nick Yost
Position:Forward / center
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:185
Birth Date:1 April 1915
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Nationality:American
College:DePaul (1934–1937)
Years1:1938–1940
Team1:Hammond Ciesar All-Americans

Nicholas Yost (April 1, 1915 – December 31, 1980) was an American basketball player who played in the United States' National Basketball League for two seasons.[1] [2] He played for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans between 1938 and 1940.[2]

Yost grew up in Chicago, attended DePaul Academy for high school, then lettered in basketball at DePaul University between 1934 and 1937 before turning professional.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Yost . Pro Basketball Encyclopedia . September 30, 2020.
  2. Web site: Nick Yost NBL stats. Sports Reference LLC . basketball-reference.com . February 15, 2015.
  3. News: DePaul Will Send 5 Chicago Boys Against Purdue Saturday. . Smith. Wilfrid. December 12, 1935. February 15, 2015.
  4. Web site: Oldest basketball Alum Relishes DePaul Experience. DePaul University . DePaulBlueDemons.com . January 6, 2011. February 15, 2015.