births
July 9, 1922
Jim Pollard, American basketball player and coach (died 1993)
Jim Pollard
James Clifford Pollard was an American professional basketball player and coach. As a player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Pollard was considered one of the best forwards in the 1950s and was known for his leaping ability, earning him the nickname "The Kangaroo Kid". A five-time NBA champion and four-time NBA All-Star, Pollard spent his entire eight-year professional career with the Minneapolis Lakers.
July 9
July 9 is the 190th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 175 days remain until the end of the year.