Goose Tatum

Quick Facts

Full Name	Goose Tatum
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	May 31, 1921(1921-05-31)
Age	103
Date Of Death	1967-01-18
Birthplace	El Dorado
Country	United States
Birth City	Arkansas
Horoscope	Taurus

Goose Tatum Biography

Goose Tatum is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 31, 1921 in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States. A star from The Harlem Globetrotters and who founded his own basketball teams that are comedic including the Goose Tatum’s Harlem Clowns.

He is believed to have invented the hook shot that became the shot that became the trademark of He is credited with inventing the hook shot, which became the signature shot of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar…

His wife was Naomi Tatum until his death and a year prior to the time the date of his death the son of his wife, Goose Tatum Jr. was killed in a accident.

Goose Tatum Net Worth

Goose Tatum is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Goose Tatum 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a star during his time in the Negro Leagues with teammate He starred in the Negro Leagues with teammate Satchel Paige, and, before his basketball career took off, he served in World War II, primarily as an entertainer for the troops. Before his basketball career began He was a soldier during World War II, primarily as an entertainer to the soldiers.

Even though he had played in only some satirical basketball leagues He was admitted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in the year 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Goose Tatum Dating?

According to our records, Goose Tatum married to Nona Tatum. As of December 1, 2023, Goose Tatum’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Goose Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Goose Tatum celebrates birthday on May 31 of every year.

What was Goose Tatum known for?

Reece “Goose” Tatum (1921–1967) Reece “Goose” Tatum excelled at two sports, baseball and basketball, but is most famous for his basketball career with the Harlem Globetrotters.

What happened to Goose Tatum?

Death and legacy Soon after, Tatum began drinking heavily which led to a series of hospital visits. He died at his home in El Paso, Texas on January 18, 1967, at the age of 45. The official autopsy stated that he died of natural causes. Tatum was interred in the Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

When did Goose Tatum play for the Globetrotters?

Reece ‘Goose’ Tatum, Harlem Globetrotter and 2011 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Tatum, who played with the Globetrotters from 1941 to 1955 and was known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball,” will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year as part of its 2011 class.

How did Goose Tatum get his nickname?

He grew to be around Tatum’s same height and build, and started calling himself “Goose” in honor of Tatum while dominating high school basketball in Crescent, Okla. Meanwhile, in 1954, Tatum quit the Globetrotters to start his own touring teams.

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