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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 15, 1919 Port Huron, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 2000 (aged 81) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Port Huron (Port Huron, Michigan) |
| College | Wayne State (1938–1940) |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Number | 55 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1945–1946 | Cleveland Allmen Transfers |
| 1946 | Detroit Falcons |
| 1946–1947 | Detroit Gems |
| As coach: | |
| 1945–1946 | Lawrence Tech |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Howard Jerry McCarty (April 15, 1919 – August 2, 2000) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers and Detroit Falcons, as well as in the Basketball Association of America for the Detroit Gems.[1][2]
McCarty played college basketball for Wayne State University.[3] During his college career, he was noted as one of few players to play with glasses without a special eye guard.[4]
