Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductee

JOHN WILSON
"Jumpin' Johnny" was Mr. Basketball, State Champion

HIGH SCHOOL:
Anderson (1946)

COLLEGE:
Anderson (1949, 1970)

Played 1 yr with Chicago American Giants of Negro Baseball League...3 years with Harlem Globetrotters...Coached at Indianapolis Wood 8 yrs, then moved into collegiate ranks...basketball and baseball coach at Malcolm X Community College...Anderson High School's high-scoring legend...smashed 34-yr old record by scoring 30 points in 1946 state championship game, won by Anderson...Mr. Basketball...All-State...2-time all-North Central Conference...3-sport standout...moved to Anderson College to excel in 4 sports...2-time all-Hoosier Conf basketball player.