Claude Felton Virden (born November 25, 1947) is a former American basketball player from Akron, Ohio.[1]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1947-11-25) November 25, 1947 (age 74) Akron, Ohio |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Central (Akron, Ohio) |
College | Murray State (1967–1970) |
NBA draft | 1970 / Round: 9 / Pick: 142nd overall |
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
Playing career | 1972–1973 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 24 |
Career history | |
1972–1973 | Kentucky Colonels |
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Virden played college basketball for Murray State University.[2] Virden was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1970 NBA Draft and by the Kentucky Colonels in the 1970 American Basketball Association draft.[3]
After a stint in the United States Army,[4] Virden signed with the Kentucky Colonels. Virden played for part of the 1972–73 season for the Colonels, averaging 9.9 points per game as the team made it to the ABA Finals before losing the championship to the Indiana Pacers 4 games to 3.[5] A knee injury ended Virden's season and mediocre career.[6]
Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | |
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