Byron Dean Tolson (born November 25, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player.
![]() Tolson as a sophomore at Arkansas | |
Personal information | |
---|---|
Born | (1951-11-25) November 25, 1951 (age 70) Kansas City, Missouri |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Central (Kansas City, Missouri) |
College | Arkansas (1971–1974) |
NBA draft | 1974 / Round: 5 / Pick: 80th overall |
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
Playing career | 1974–1981 |
Position | Power forward |
Number | 20 |
Career history | |
1974–1975 | Seattle SuperSonics |
1975–1976 | Hazleton Bullets |
1976–1977 | Seattle SuperSonics |
1978–1979 | Anchorage Northern Knights |
1979 | Gilbey's Gin |
1979–1980 | Anchorage Northern Knights |
1980–1981 | Rochester Zeniths |
1981 | St. George's Whiskies |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Stats ![]() | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Tolson was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 5th round (8th pick, 80th overall) of the 1974 NBA draft, after completing his career at the University of Arkansas. He played three seasons for the SuperSonics, appearing in 80 games over his career.[1]
Tolson was also selected in the 7th round of the 1974 American Basketball Association Draft by the New York Nets.[2]
Following his NBA career, Tolson played eleven years internationally[3] before returning to school to complete his education at the University of Arkansas.[4]
He played for Greek club AEK B.C. in the 1983–84 FIBA Korać Cup.
![]() | This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player, coach, or other figure born in the 1950s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |