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YOUNGSTOWN Johnny McElroy, 74, died unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Born in Youngstown on Aug.12, 1946, he was the third of nine children born to Edward Jr. and Catherine Glenel McElroy.
Whether as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather or the legendary “Number 12” Youngstown State University basketball player, Johnny McElroy was a standout throughout his life. Growing up as one of the handsome, athletic and popular “McElroy Brothers,” Johnny developed a competitive spirit early in life, playing multiple sports including baseball and basketball. He was an exceptional basketball player for the North High Bulldogs in the early 1960s, but was an even more remarkable player for the Youngstown State University Penguins. ....

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