Norman Paul Swanson (October 4, 1930 – November 24, 2016)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] Swanson was selected in the 1953 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals after a collegiate career at Detroit.[2] He played for one season and averaged 1.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1930-10-04)October 4, 1930 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | November 24, 2016(2016-11-24) (aged 86) Indian Shores, Florida |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Carl Schurz (Chicago, Illinois) |
College | Detroit Mercy (1949–1953) |
NBA draft | 1953 / Round: – / Pick: – |
Selected by the Rochester Royals | |
Playing career | 1953–1954 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 12 |
Career history | |
1953–1954 | Rochester Royals |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats ![]() | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
1953 NBA draft | |
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Territorial pick | |
First round | |
Second round |
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