Stephen Edward Courtin (September 21, 1942 – August 6, 2022) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played college basketball for Saint Joseph's University, where as a senior in 1963–64 he was co-awarded the Robert V. Geasey Trophy as the Philadelphia Big 5's best player. Courtin was then selected in the 1964 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals.[1] He played in 24 games during the 1964–65 season for the Philadelphia 76ers before moving on to two seasons in the Continental Basketball Association.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1942-09-21)September 21, 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 6, 2022(2022-08-06) (aged 79) St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. James (Chester, Pennsylvania) |
College | Saint Joseph's (1961–1964) |
NBA draft | 1964 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24th overall |
Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
Playing career | 1965–1967 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Number | 5 |
Career history | |
1965 | Philadelphia 76ers |
1965–1966 | Harrisburg Patriots |
1966–1967 | Allentown Jets |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 101 (4.2 ppg) |
Rebounds | 22 (0.9 rpg) |
Assists | 22 (0.9 apg) |
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Courtin died on August 6, 2022, at the age of 79.[2]
Steve Courtin at NBA
Robert V. Geasey Trophy winners | |
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