About John Williamson (basketball, born 1951)
John Lee Williamson ((1951-11-10)November 10, 1951 – November 30, 1996) was an American basketball player. He helped the New York Nets win two league championships in the American Basketball Association (ABA) in the 1970s. Williamson played high school basketball at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut and played college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies. He was a 6'2" guard. He was nicknamed "Super John" for his highly efficient jump shooting. == High school career == While at Wilbur Cross High School, Williamson played on the Connecticut state champion teams of 1966–67 and 1967–68. In the 1968 title game, Cross won over Bridgeport Central, 123–82. Williamson's teammates, Alex Scott (24 points), and Clint Davis (40 points) led the way in the romp for Cross's third consecutive title. Williamson contributed 17 points, which was his average that year. In 1969, Cross was runner up to crosstown rival Hillhouse in 1968–69, losing 76–71 in the final.
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