John Russell Morrison (born May 2, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] He played in the American Basketball Association for the Denver Rockets at the beginning of the 1967–68 season.[1]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1945-05-02) May 2, 1945 (age 77) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, New Jersey) |
College | Canisius (1963–1967) |
NBA draft | 1967 / Round: 6 / Pick: 61st overall |
Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
Position | Guard |
Number | 14 |
Coaching career | 1971–1976 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1967 | Denver Rockets |
As coach: | |
1971–1972 | Canisius (assistant) |
1972–1974 | Canisius |
1974–1976 | Spirits of St. Louis (assistant) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
After the NBA, Morrison became a head coach for Canisius College (1972–74) and an assistant for the ABA's Spirits of St. Louis (1974–76). [2][3]
Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball head coaches | |
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# denotes interim head coach |
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