Quick Info
| Profession | Retired professional basketball player and coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Muggsy Bogues
27/10/2026
The Charlotte Hornets announced they will retire Muggsy Bogues' No. 1 jersey at a ceremony on 11 February. The honour recognises his role as the franchise's leader in assists, steals and minutes, and his status as the shortest player in NBA history.
23/04/2026
Bogues took on the role of owner and general manager of a Baltimore team in Tracy McGrady's re-launched Ones Basketball League. He returned to his hometown to lead the squad and oversaw its player tryouts in Baltimore.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Tyrone Curtis Bogues, known as Muggsy, is a retired American point guard who spent 14 seasons in the NBA, most of them with the Charlotte Hornets. He is regarded as the shortest player in NBA history and later coached basketball at the high school and WNBA levels. He also returned to Baltimore in 2026 as owner and general manager of a team in Tracy McGrady's Ones Basketball League (OBL). |
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| Early Life | He grew up in the Lafayette Court housing projects in Baltimore and attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, whose team won 59 consecutive games during his junior and senior years. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
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| Weight | 136 lb (62 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
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| Notable Athletic Trait | Reported vertical leap of about 44 inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Baltimore, Maryland |
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| College | Wake Forest University (1983–1987), where his No. 14 jersey was retired |
Personal Life
| Autobiography | In the Land of Giants, which recounts his childhood in inner-city Baltimore and his NBA career |
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| Residence Notes | Has worked in real estate and made appearances in films and television since retiring |
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Career
| Draft | Selected 12th overall in the 1987 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets | ||
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| Career Totals | Approximately 6,858 points, 6,726 assists and 1,369 steals in the NBA | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He blocked 39 shots during his NBA career, including one against Patrick Ewing. | |
| 2. He appeared on three magazine covers alongside Manute Bol, who was about 28 inches taller. | |
| 3. He was the Golden State Warriors' all-time leader in steals and assists when he left the franchise. | |
| 4. He mentored Dell Curry's sons, Stephen and Seth, who both became NBA players. | |
| 5. He stepped away from basketball in 2001 to care for his mother, who was battling cancer. |
