Jerry Lee Bird (February 3, 1934 – July 16, 2017) was an American basketball player. Born in Corbin, Kentucky,[1] he played collegiately for the University of Kentucky. He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft and played eleven NBA games for the New York Knicks (1958–59).
Personal information | |
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Born | (1934-02-03)February 3, 1934 Corbin, Kentucky |
Died | July 16, 2017(2017-07-16) (aged 83) Corbin, Kentucky |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Corbin (Corbin, Kentucky) |
College | Kentucky (1953–1956) |
NBA draft | 1956 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18th overall |
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
Playing career | 1958–1959 |
Position | Forward |
Number | 7 |
Career history | |
1958–1959 | New York Knicks |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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