Cliff Barker

Clifford "Cliff" Eugene Barker (January 15, 1921 – March 17, 1998) was an American basketball player who won the gold medal with the USA national basketball team at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London[1][2] and two national championships at the University of Kentucky.

A jersey honoring Barker hangs in Rupp Arena.

Cliff Barker

Personal information
Born	(1921-01-15)January 15, 1921 Yorktown, Indiana, U.S.
Died	March 17, 1998(1998-03-17) (aged 77) Satsuma, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Yorktown (Yorktown, Indiana)
College	Kentucky (1946–1949)
NBA draft	1949: 5th round, 52nd overall pick
Selected by the Washington Capitols
Playing career	1949–1952
Position	Guard
Number	10
Career history
1949–1952	Indianapolis Olympians
Career highlights and awards
2× NCAA champion (1948, 1949)
Career statistics
Points	557
Rebounds	181
Assists	294
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1948 London Team competition

While at the University of Kentucky, Barker was an All-SEC (Second Team) and All-SEC Tournament guard during the 1947–48 and 1948–49 seasons.

A member of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, Barker was a B-17 Flying Fortress gunner and spent 16 months as a prisoner-of-war.[3]