Reggie Carter
Reginald Carter (October 10, 1957 – December 24, 1999) was an American basketball player. At 6'3" (1.90 m) and 175 lb (79 kg), he played as a guard. Born in New York City, Carter played collegiately for the St. John's University and the University of Hawaii after spending his schoolboy years starring for Long Island Lutheran High School in Brookville, New York.[1] Carter was selected by the National Basketball Association's New York Knicks in the second round (27th pick overall) of the 1979 NBA draft. He played with the Knicks from 1980 to 1982 in a total of 135 games. Carter became an assistant principal at Mineola High School before dying of a rare disease likened to tuberculosis. [2]
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 10, 1957 New York City, New York |
| Died | December 24, 1999 (aged 42) Huntington Station, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, New York) |
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| NBA draft | 1979: 2nd round, 27th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1980–1982 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 35 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1982 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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