Jerry Bird
Jerry Lee Bird (February 3, 1934 – July 16, 2017) was an American basketball player. Born in Corbin, Kentucky,[1] he played collegiately for the University of Kentucky. He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft and played eleven NBA games for the New York Knicks (1958–59).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 3, 1934 Corbin, Kentucky |
| Died | July 16, 2017 (aged 83) Corbin, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Corbin (Corbin, Kentucky) |
| College | Kentucky (1953–1956) |
| NBA draft | 1956: 3rd round, 18th overall pick |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1958–1959 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 7 |
| Career history | |
| 1958–1959 | New York Knicks |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A jersey honoring Bird hangs in Rupp Arena.
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