Mark Montieth: Remembering the basketball prowess and sunny kindness of George McGinnis

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10 thoughts on “Mark Montieth: Remembering the basketball prowess and sunny kindness of George McGinnis

  1. Great story Mark about a great man. I have fond memories of my interactions with him going back to my high school days working at the Diary Queen and George coming through the drive through for ice cream. He was a superstar then and treated me kindly. He will be missed!

  2. Summer 1964…Speedway Park pick up basketball games. I played at Ben Davis and we played pick up games against Washington and Speedway guys. The Washington crew brought an 8th grader that had feet so big….they called him “Feet”. George McGinnis was a load as an 8th grader! RIP “Feet”

  3. Anyone that saw him play will never forget his astounding combination of physique, athleticism and competitive spirit. A great Indiana basketball player for the ages.

  4. What a great article about a great man. He was a legend when I grew up. My Dad would tell me, you have got to see this young man play. He is a stud!! Rest In Peace George…

  5. I had the opportunity to play basketball against George several times in high school (BRHS vs Washington). He was a man amongst boys, and always had upmost respect for the game, his teammates and opponents. RIP

  6. I filled his prescriptions at Peoples Drug in the 80’s ! He was So-o nice,
    smiling,appreciative and I will always remember our conversations! 😃
    RIP George

  7. I got to see him play HS basketball and football at Washington. He was “co-athlete” of the year in Indianapolis with a schoolmate of mine, Dan Lintner.
    George was just part of the fabric of Indianapolis. i never knew him but I’m really glad that Mark Montieth did this piece.

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