Samuel Elwood Stith (born July 22, 1937) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] Stith was selected in the 1960 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at St. Bonaventure University.[1] He also played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League, where in 1963 he won the league championship.
Stith as a junior at St. Bonaventure | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1937-07-22) July 22, 1937 (age 85) Greenville County, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Francis (Queens, New York) |
| College | St. Bonaventure (1957–1960) |
| NBA draft | 1960 / Round: 8 / Pick: 56th overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Playing career | 1961–1964 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 17 |
| Career history | |
| 1961–1962 | New York Knicks |
| 1962–1963 | Allentown Jets |
| 1963–1964 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He is the brother of professional basketball player Tom Stith.[1]
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