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Thermon Talmadge "Blackie" Blacklidge (March 19, 1920 – July 6, 1972) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League during the 1941–42 season and averaged 4.6 points per game.[1][3] At Delta State University, he became the school's first ever men's basketball All-American.[2]

Thermon Blacklidge

Personal information
Born	(1920-03-19)March 19, 1920 Moselle, Mississippi
Died	July 6, 1972(1972-07-06) (aged 52) Jackson, Mississippi
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Rainey (Rainey, Mississippi)
College	Jones County JC (1937–1939) Delta State (1939–1941)
Position	Forward
Career history
1941–1942	Sheboygan Red Skins

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