Jim Slaughter
James W. Slaughter (May 13, 1928 – August 2, 1999) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Slaughter was selected in the 1951 NBA Draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks after a collegiate career at South Carolina.[1] He played for the Baltimore Bullets in 1951–52 and averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest in 28 career games.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 13, 1928 Roanoke, Virginia |
| Died | August 2, 1999 (aged 71) Central, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jefferson (Roanoke, Virginia) Augusta Military Academy (Fort Defiance, Virginia) |
| College | South Carolina (1947–1951) |
| NBA draft | 1951 / Round: 4 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks | |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1951–1952 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1952 | Washington Capitols |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
References
- Jim Slaughter. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 7, 2013.
External links
- Jim Slaughter @ TheDraftReview
- After 50 years, Jim Slaughter still stands tall. (Adamson, Scott). February 8, 2008. Retrieved on February 7, 2013.
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