James Marshall Hawkins (August 3, 1924 – October 28, 2010)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] Hawkins was selected in the 1948 BAA Draft by the Boston Celtics.[2] He played for the Indianapolis Olympians in 1949–50,[2] but prior to that he spent one season playing for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League.[1]
![]() Hawkins in 1948. | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1924-08-03)August 3, 1924 Huntington, West Virginia |
Died | October 8, 2010(2010-10-08) (aged 86) Huntington, West Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Huntington (Huntington, West Virginia) |
College | Tennessee (1942–1943, 1945–1948) |
NBA draft | 1948 / Round: – / Pick: – |
Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
Position | Forward |
Number | 19 |
Career history | |
1948–1949 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1949–1950 | Indianapolis Olympians |
Stats ![]() | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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