Pegues, the first Black basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh, died after undergoing cancer treatment.
When he died, he was 86 years old.
The 6-foot-3 forward enrolled at Pitt as a freshman in 1954 and played for a year before getting a scholarship and being promoted to the varsity team.
He averaged 13.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 77 games for the Panthers, twice leading them to the NCAA tournament, including a 31-point performance in a first-round loss to Miami (Ohio) in 1958.
Julius Pegues cause of death
According to the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation in Tulsa, Pegues died this week after battling with cancer.
Was Julius Pegues married? Did Julius Pegues have children?
Julia Pegues was a husband and father. Wennette, Pegues’ 63-year-old wife, and their three children, Mary Pegues, Michael Pegues, and Angela Guillory, along with their families, survive him.
Julius Pegues net worth
Julius had a high net worth because he was a professional athlete.
His net worth was estimated around $2.7 million dollars.
He may have had a large enough income to live a comfortable life.
When is Julius Pegues funeral?
The family has not release any statement on when the funeral will be held.
