Roy "Goose" Burris

Roy "Goose" Burris (April 12, 1901 – February 1, 1990) was an American professional basketball player for the Akron Firestones. He played college basketball for the Indiana State Sycamores, where he was twice named an Indiana College All-Star. He also had a brief (1925–1928) career in Minor League Baseball, spending the 1928 season with the Cedar Rapids Bunnies.[2]

Roy Burris
No. 29 – Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born(1901-04-12)April 12, 1901
Washington, Indiana
DiedFebruary 1, 1990(1990-02-01) (aged 88)[1]
Barberton, Ohio[1]
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight150 lb (68 kg)
Career information
High schoolWashington (Washington, Indiana)
CollegeIndiana State (1921–1925)
NBA draft1926 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Flint Big Reds
Playing career1926–present
Career history
1926–27Flint Buicks
1928–34Akron Firestones

Early life and high school career

Burris was born in Washington, Indiana and attended Washington High, he averaged 11.9 points a contest, while being named Player of the Year by the Evansville Courier. In his senior year (1920–21), Burris set a school record of 58 points in one game (Washington vs. Paxton High), earning All-State First Team accolades; the 58-point game tied the state record as well.[3] He finished his high school career as the school's leading scorer (1,124), games (94) and led the varsity to a three-year record of 57-16 (.780)[4]

College career

1921–22

He made an immediate impact as a freshman at Indiana State, appearing in all 15 games (9 starts) and averaging 5.3 points a contest. He was the only freshman in the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference to complete the 1921-22 season with at least 40 two-pointers made (41) and 30 free throws (32).

1922–23

Burris led the team in scoring and a record of 20-5.

1923–24

As a junior; Burris, again led the team in scoring, a record of 16-7. He was also named to the Indiana Collegiate All-Star team.

1924–25

As a senior, Burris led the Sycamores to a record of 11-4.

Professional career

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG

References
  1. "Roy Burris, noted athlete". Akron Beacon Journal. February 4, 1990. p. D6.
  2. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=burris001roy
  3. https://ihsaa.org/Sports/Boys/Basketball/Scoring-Records#2216911-state-tournament---single-game-scoring-leaders-40-or-more-points
  4. https://www.washtimesherald.com/sports/an-old-hatchet-gets-his-edge/article_b13c6518-5611-5b81-af7a-6c45d125c496.html
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